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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,507.97, 651,637.56 and 150,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,507.97, 651,637.56 and 150,124.14 is: 225,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,507.97 : 651,637.56 = 150,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,507.97/651,637.56 = 150,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,507.97x = 651,637.56 × 150,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,507.97x = 97,826,528,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,826,528,286.70/434,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,143.23

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