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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,151.24, 493,794.52 and 149,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,151.24, 493,794.52 and 149,150.20 is: 223,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,151.24 : 493,794.52 = 149,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,151.24/493,794.52 = 149,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,151.24x = 493,794.52 × 149,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,151.24x = 73,649,551,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,649,551,416.90/329,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,755.96

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