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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,872.41, 545,913.84 and 150,600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,872.41, 545,913.84 and 150,600.89 is: 225,944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,872.41 : 545,913.84 = 150,600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,872.41/545,913.84 = 150,600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,872.41x = 545,913.84 × 150,600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,872.41x = 82,215,112,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,215,112,096.86/363,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,944.89

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