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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,694.80, 226,042.20 and 124,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,694.80, 226,042.20 and 124,429.20 is: 186,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,694.80 : 226,042.20 = 124,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,694.80/226,042.20 = 124,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,694.80x = 226,042.20 × 124,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,694.80x = 28,126,250,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126,250,112.24/150,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,643.80

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