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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,005.20, 651,007.80 and 153,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,005.20, 651,007.80 and 153,550.80 is: 230,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,005.20 : 651,007.80 = 153,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,005.20/651,007.80 = 153,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,005.20x = 651,007.80 × 153,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,005.20x = 99,962,768,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962,768,496.24/434,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,326.20

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