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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,148.13, 757,846.94 and 150,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,148.13, 757,846.94 and 150,160.64 is: 225,278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,148.13 : 757,846.94 = 150,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,148.13/757,846.94 = 150,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,148.13x = 757,846.94 × 150,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,148.13x = 113,798,776,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,798,776,992.40/505,148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,278.03

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