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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,832.52, 226,344.15 and 84,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,832.52, 226,344.15 and 84,316.33 is: 126,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,832.52 : 226,344.15 = 84,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,832.52/226,344.15 = 84,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,832.52x = 226,344.15 × 84,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,832.52x = 19,084,508,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,508,044.97/150,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,527.81

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