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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,998.80, 652,498.20 and 150,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,998.80, 652,498.20 and 150,688.80 is: 226,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,998.80 : 652,498.20 = 150,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,998.80/652,498.20 = 150,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,998.80x = 652,498.20 × 150,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,998.80x = 98,324,170,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324,170,760.16/434,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,033.20

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