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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,996.31, 652,337.53 and 150,609.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,996.31, 652,337.53 and 150,609.77 is: 225,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,996.31 : 652,337.53 = 150,609.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,996.31/652,337.53 = 150,609.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,996.31x = 652,337.53 × 150,609.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,996.31x = 98,248,405,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,248,405,355.67/434,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,860.32

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