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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,821.98, 226,262.13 and 57,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,821.98, 226,262.13 and 57,320.44 is: 85,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,821.98 : 226,262.13 = 57,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,821.98/226,262.13 = 57,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,821.98x = 226,262.13 × 57,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,821.98x = 12,969,444,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969,444,066.33/150,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,991.74

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