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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,150.26, 757,850.12 and 150,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,150.26, 757,850.12 and 150,162.76 is: 225,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,150.26 : 757,850.12 = 150,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,150.26/757,850.12 = 150,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,150.26x = 757,850.12 × 150,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,150.26x = 113,800,865,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,800,865,685.53/505,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,281.22

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