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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,001.72, 802,553.34 and 150,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,001.72, 802,553.34 and 150,749.24 is: 226,138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,001.72 : 802,553.34 = 150,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,001.72/802,553.34 = 150,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,001.72x = 802,553.34 × 150,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,001.72x = 120,984,306,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,984,306,064.46/535,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,138.16

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