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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,695.80, 226,043.70 and 124,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,695.80, 226,043.70 and 124,430.20 is: 186,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,695.80 : 226,043.70 = 124,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,695.80/226,043.70 = 124,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,695.80x = 226,043.70 × 124,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,695.80x = 28,126,662,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126,662,799.74/150,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,645.30

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