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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,232.39, 492,151.73 and 150,516.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,232.39, 492,151.73 and 150,516.77 is: 225,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,232.39 : 492,151.73 = 150,516.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,232.39/492,151.73 = 150,516.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,232.39x = 492,151.73 × 150,516.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,232.39x = 74,077,085,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077,085,536.17/328,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,684.88

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