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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,359.60, 647,039.40 and 150,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,359.60, 647,039.40 and 150,847.60 is: 226,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,359.60 : 647,039.40 = 150,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,359.60/647,039.40 = 150,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,359.60x = 647,039.40 × 150,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,359.60x = 97,604,340,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,604,340,595.44/431,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,271.40

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