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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,292.72, 651,278.96 and 149,910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,292.72, 651,278.96 and 149,910.96 is: 224,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,292.72 : 651,278.96 = 149,910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,292.72/651,278.96 = 149,910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,292.72x = 651,278.96 × 149,910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,292.72x = 97,633,854,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633,854,121.40/434,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,811.17

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