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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,703, 787,187.34 and 150,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,703, 787,187.34 and 150,726 is: 226,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,703 : 787,187.34 = 150,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,703/787,187.34 = 150,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,703x = 787,187.34 × 150,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,703x = 118,649,599,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,649,599,008.84/524,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,127.16

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