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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,852, 226,307.12 and 57,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,852, 226,307.12 and 57,350.46 is: 86,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,852 : 226,307.12 = 57,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,852/226,307.12 = 57,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,852x = 226,307.12 × 57,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,852x = 12,978,817,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,817,146.52/150,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,036.76

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