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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,838.80, 226,258.20 and 133,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,838.80, 226,258.20 and 133,780.20 is: 200,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,838.80 : 226,258.20 = 133,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,838.80/226,258.20 = 133,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,838.80x = 226,258.20 × 133,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,838.80x = 30,268,867,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268,867,247.64/150,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,670.30

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