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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,941.68, 652,255.94 and 150,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,941.68, 652,255.94 and 150,554.96 is: 225,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,941.68 : 652,255.94 = 150,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,941.68/652,255.94 = 150,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,941.68x = 652,255.94 × 150,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,941.68x = 98,200,366,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,200,366,956.46/434,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,778.24

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