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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,291.20, 525,436.80 and 150,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,291.20, 525,436.80 and 150,577.60 is: 225,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,291.20 : 525,436.80 = 150,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,291.20/525,436.80 = 150,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,291.20x = 525,436.80 × 150,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,291.20x = 79,119,012,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,119,012,295.68/350,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,866.40

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