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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,695.88, 226,265.76 and 84,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,695.88, 226,265.76 and 84,266.16 is: 126,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,695.88 : 226,265.76 = 84,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,695.88/226,265.76 = 84,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,695.88x = 226,265.76 × 84,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,695.88x = 19,066,546,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066,546,734.68/150,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,523.34

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