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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,826.17, 436,472.54 and 150,624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,826.17, 436,472.54 and 150,624.89 is: 226,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,826.17 : 436,472.54 = 150,624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,826.17/436,472.54 = 150,624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,826.17x = 436,472.54 × 150,624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,826.17x = 65,743,627,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,743,627,572.40/290,826.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,058.16

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