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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,291.61, 793,967.84 and 150,182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,291.61, 793,967.84 and 150,182.69 is: 225,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,291.61 : 793,967.84 = 150,182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,291.61/793,967.84 = 150,182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,291.61x = 793,967.84 × 150,182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,291.61x = 119,240,225,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,240,225,984.69/529,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,282.67

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