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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,292.31, 630,391.74 and 150,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,292.31, 630,391.74 and 150,409.56 is: 225,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,292.31 : 630,391.74 = 150,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,292.31/630,391.74 = 150,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,292.31x = 630,391.74 × 150,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,292.31x = 94,816,942,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,816,942,918.04/420,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,597.62

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