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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,304.81, 651,544.26 and 150,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,304.81, 651,544.26 and 150,005.79 is: 225,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,304.81 : 651,544.26 = 150,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,304.81/651,544.26 = 150,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,304.81x = 651,544.26 × 150,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,304.81x = 97,735,411,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,735,411,441.27/434,304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,038.75

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