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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,872.76, 646,604.34 and 150,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,872.76, 646,604.34 and 150,389.92 is: 225,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,872.76 : 646,604.34 = 150,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,872.76/646,604.34 = 150,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,872.76x = 646,604.34 × 150,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,872.76x = 97,242,774,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242,774,964.25/430,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,687.92

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