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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,844.80, 226,267.20 and 133,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,844.80, 226,267.20 and 133,786.20 is: 200,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,844.80 : 226,267.20 = 133,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,844.80/226,267.20 = 133,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,844.80x = 226,267.20 × 133,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,844.80x = 30,271,428,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271,428,872.64/150,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,679.30

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