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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,131.76, 625,788.72 and 150,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,131.76, 625,788.72 and 150,864.48 is: 226,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,131.76 : 625,788.72 = 150,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,131.76/625,788.72 = 150,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,131.76x = 625,788.72 × 150,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,131.76x = 94,409,289,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,409,289,832.67/417,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,329.66

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