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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,946.67, 794,901.27 and 150,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,946.67, 794,901.27 and 150,869.44 is: 226,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,946.67 : 794,901.27 = 150,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,946.67/794,901.27 = 150,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,946.67x = 794,901.27 × 150,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,946.67x = 119,926,308,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,926,308,038.70/529,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,298.82

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