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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,546.02, 492,744.70 and 150,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,546.02, 492,744.70 and 150,882.24 is: 226,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,546.02 : 492,744.70 = 150,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,546.02/492,744.70 = 150,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,546.02x = 492,744.70 × 150,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,546.02x = 74,346,424,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,346,424,084.13/328,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,289.22

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