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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,909.81, 865,365.30 and 150,445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,909.81, 865,365.30 and 150,445.31 is: 225,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,909.81 : 865,365.30 = 150,445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,909.81/865,365.30 = 150,445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,909.81x = 865,365.30 × 150,445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,909.81x = 130,190,146,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,190,146,494.92/576,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,668.11

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