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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,543.86, 794,367.76 and 150,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,543.86, 794,367.76 and 150,482.08 is: 225,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,543.86 : 794,367.76 = 150,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,543.86/794,367.76 = 150,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,543.86x = 794,367.76 × 150,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,543.86x = 119,538,112,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,538,112,809.74/529,543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,737.89

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