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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,901.91, 652,196.56 and 150,515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,901.91, 652,196.56 and 150,515.31 is: 225,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,901.91 : 652,196.56 = 150,515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,901.91/652,196.56 = 150,515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,901.91x = 652,196.56 × 150,515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,901.91x = 98,165,569,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,165,569,761.00/434,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,718.88

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