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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,241.44, 652,713.84 and 150,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,241.44, 652,713.84 and 150,865.56 is: 226,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,241.44 : 652,713.84 = 150,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,241.44/652,713.84 = 150,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,241.44x = 652,713.84 × 150,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,241.44x = 98,472,038,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,472,038,991.35/435,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,246.93

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