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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,150.14, 757,849.94 and 150,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,150.14, 757,849.94 and 150,162.64 is: 225,281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,150.14 : 757,849.94 = 150,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,150.14/757,849.94 = 150,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,150.14x = 757,849.94 × 150,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,150.14x = 113,800,747,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,800,747,714.24/505,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,281.04

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