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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,426.16, 899,118.49 and 150,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,426.16, 899,118.49 and 150,150.90 is: 225,221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,426.16 : 899,118.49 = 150,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,426.16/899,118.49 = 150,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,426.16x = 899,118.49 × 150,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,426.16x = 135,003,450,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,003,450,480.14/599,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,221.15

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