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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,868.80, 226,303.20 and 80,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,868.80, 226,303.20 and 80,884.80 is: 121,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,868.80 : 226,303.20 = 80,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,868.80/226,303.20 = 80,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,868.80x = 226,303.20 × 80,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,868.80x = 18,304,489,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304,489,071.36/150,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,327.20

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