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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,292.56, 625,781.70 and 150,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,292.56, 625,781.70 and 150,987.24 is: 226,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,292.56 : 625,781.70 = 150,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,292.56/625,781.70 = 150,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,292.56x = 625,781.70 × 150,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,292.56x = 94,485,051,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,485,051,725.51/417,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,424.00

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