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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,157.80, 492,092.70 and 150,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,157.80, 492,092.70 and 150,605.80 is: 225,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,157.80 : 492,092.70 = 150,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,157.80/492,092.70 = 150,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,157.80x = 492,092.70 × 150,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,157.80x = 74,112,014,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112,014,757.66/328,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,842.61

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