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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.96, 226,337.31 and 84,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.96, 226,337.31 and 84,311.78 is: 126,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.96 : 226,337.31 = 84,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.96/226,337.31 = 84,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.96x = 226,337.31 × 84,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.96x = 19,082,900,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,900,354.83/150,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,520.98

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