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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,291.68, 793,967.93 and 150,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,291.68, 793,967.93 and 150,182.74 is: 225,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,291.68 : 793,967.93 = 150,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,291.68/793,967.93 = 150,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,291.68x = 793,967.93 × 150,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,291.68x = 119,240,279,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,240,279,199.53/529,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,282.74

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