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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,622.36, 758,542.89 and 150,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,622.36, 758,542.89 and 150,664.97 is: 226,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,622.36 : 758,542.89 = 150,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,622.36/758,542.89 = 150,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,622.36x = 758,542.89 × 150,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,622.36x = 114,285,837,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,285,837,972.85/505,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,030.03

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