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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,156.86, 478,683.44 and 150,676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,156.86, 478,683.44 and 150,676.86 is: 225,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,156.86 : 478,683.44 = 150,676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,156.86/478,683.44 = 150,676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,156.86x = 478,683.44 × 150,676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,156.86x = 72,126,517,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126,517,673.20/319,156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,990.81

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