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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,111.62, 645,426.90 and 149,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,111.62, 645,426.90 and 149,825.70 is: 224,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,111.62 : 645,426.90 = 149,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,111.62/645,426.90 = 149,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,111.62x = 645,426.90 × 149,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,111.62x = 96,701,537,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701,537,091.33/430,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,828.93

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