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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,430.94, 899,125.66 and 150,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,430.94, 899,125.66 and 150,155.68 is: 225,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,430.94 : 899,125.66 = 150,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,430.94/899,125.66 = 150,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,430.94x = 899,125.66 × 150,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,430.94x = 135,008,824,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,008,824,882.75/599,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,228.32

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