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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,697.88, 226,268.76 and 84,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,697.88, 226,268.76 and 84,268.16 is: 126,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,697.88 : 226,268.76 = 84,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,697.88/226,268.76 = 84,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,697.88x = 226,268.76 × 84,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,697.88x = 19,067,252,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067,252,070.68/150,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,526.35

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