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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,839.61, 226,354.73 and 84,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,839.61, 226,354.73 and 84,323.42 is: 126,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,839.61 : 226,354.73 = 84,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,839.61/226,354.73 = 84,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,839.61x = 226,354.73 × 84,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,839.61x = 19,087,005,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,005,111.05/150,839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,538.41

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