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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,215.52, 675,358.76 and 150,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,215.52, 675,358.76 and 150,697.16 is: 226,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,215.52 : 675,358.76 = 150,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,215.52/675,358.76 = 150,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,215.52x = 675,358.76 × 150,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,215.52x = 101,774,646,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,774,646,645.67/450,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,057.62

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