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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,844.42, 436,499.94 and 150,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,844.42, 436,499.94 and 150,643.14 is: 226,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,844.42 : 436,499.94 = 150,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,844.42/436,499.94 = 150,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,844.42x = 436,499.94 × 150,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,844.42x = 65,755,721,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,755,721,571.41/290,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,085.55

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