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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,869.03, 545,908.78 and 150,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,869.03, 545,908.78 and 150,597.52 is: 225,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,869.03 : 545,908.78 = 150,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,869.03/545,908.78 = 150,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,869.03x = 545,908.78 × 150,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,869.03x = 82,212,507,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,212,507,237.70/363,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,939.83

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