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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,736.60, 646,150.26 and 150,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,736.60, 646,150.26 and 150,256.28 is: 225,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,736.60 : 646,150.26 = 150,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,736.60/646,150.26 = 150,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,736.60x = 646,150.26 × 150,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,736.60x = 97,088,134,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,088,134,388.63/430,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,400.24

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