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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,005.12, 645,013.44 and 149,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,005.12, 645,013.44 and 149,527.68 is: 224,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,005.12 : 645,013.44 = 149,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,005.12/645,013.44 = 149,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,005.12x = 645,013.44 × 149,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,005.12x = 96,447,363,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,447,363,252.02/430,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,293.52

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