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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,712.44, 226,068.66 and 57,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,712.44, 226,068.66 and 57,218.22 is: 85,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,712.44 : 226,068.66 = 57,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,712.44/226,068.66 = 57,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,712.44x = 226,068.66 × 57,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,712.44x = 12,935,246,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,246,322.99/150,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,827.33

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