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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,248.84, 437,985.72 and 150,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,248.84, 437,985.72 and 150,088.38 is: 224,933.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,248.84 : 437,985.72 = 150,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,248.84/437,985.72 = 150,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,248.84x = 437,985.72 × 150,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,248.84x = 65,736,567,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,736,567,177.93/292,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,933.54

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