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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,835.53, 226,348.65 and 84,319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,835.53, 226,348.65 and 84,319.33 is: 126,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,835.53 : 226,348.65 = 84,319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,835.53/226,348.65 = 84,319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,835.53x = 226,348.65 × 84,319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,835.53x = 19,085,566,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085,566,514.40/150,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,532.30

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