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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,208.24, 541,863.16 and 150,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,208.24, 541,863.16 and 150,798.32 is: 226,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,208.24 : 541,863.16 = 150,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,208.24/541,863.16 = 150,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,208.24x = 541,863.16 × 150,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,208.24x = 81,712,054,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,712,054,197.89/361,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,218.69

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