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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,007.70, 786,011.55 and 150,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,007.70, 786,011.55 and 150,030.70 is: 225,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,007.70 : 786,011.55 = 150,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,007.70/786,011.55 = 150,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,007.70x = 786,011.55 × 150,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,007.70x = 117,925,863,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925,863,054.59/524,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,046.05

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