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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,481.51, 786,702.01 and 150,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,481.51, 786,702.01 and 150,504.51 is: 225,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,481.51 : 786,702.01 = 150,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,481.51/786,702.01 = 150,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,481.51x = 786,702.01 × 150,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,481.51x = 118,402,200,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,402,200,531.07/524,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,750.95

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