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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,245.74, 437,981.04 and 150,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,245.74, 437,981.04 and 150,085.28 is: 224,928.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,245.74 : 437,981.04 = 150,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,245.74/437,981.04 = 150,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,245.74x = 437,981.04 × 150,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,245.74x = 65,734,504,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,734,504,833.19/292,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,928.88

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