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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,843.96, 226,361.22 and 84,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,843.96, 226,361.22 and 84,327.72 is: 126,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,843.96 : 226,361.22 = 84,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,843.96/226,361.22 = 84,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,843.96x = 226,361.22 × 84,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,843.96x = 19,088,525,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,525,579.02/150,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,544.85

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