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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,896.08, 637,136.76 and 151,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,896.08, 637,136.76 and 151,251.08 is: 226,802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,896.08 : 637,136.76 = 151,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,896.08/637,136.76 = 151,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,896.08x = 637,136.76 × 151,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,896.08x = 96,367,623,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,367,623,057.70/424,896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,802.81

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