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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,226.91, 492,143.51 and 150,511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,226.91, 492,143.51 and 150,511.29 is: 225,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,226.91 : 492,143.51 = 150,511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,226.91/492,143.51 = 150,511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,226.91x = 492,143.51 × 150,511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,226.91x = 74,073,153,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,073,153,802.67/328,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,676.66

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