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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,872.95, 561,817.35 and 150,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,872.95, 561,817.35 and 150,049.35 is: 224,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,872.95 : 561,817.35 = 150,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,872.95/561,817.35 = 150,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,872.95x = 561,817.35 × 150,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,872.95x = 84,300,328,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,328,186.22/374,872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,877.06

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