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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,217.55, 675,361.88 and 150,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,217.55, 675,361.88 and 150,699.24 is: 226,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,217.55 : 675,361.88 = 150,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,217.55/675,361.88 = 150,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,217.55x = 675,361.88 × 150,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,217.55x = 101,776,521,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,776,521,287.48/450,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,060.76

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