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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,239.62, 492,162.60 and 150,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,239.62, 492,162.60 and 150,524 is: 225,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,239.62 : 492,162.60 = 150,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,239.62/492,162.60 = 150,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,239.62x = 492,162.60 × 150,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,239.62x = 74,082,283,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,082,283,202.40/328,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,695.74

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