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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,886.64, 226,300.80 and 143,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,886.64, 226,300.80 and 143,393.60 is: 215,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,886.64 : 226,300.80 = 143,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,886.64/226,300.80 = 143,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,886.64x = 226,300.80 × 143,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,886.64x = 32,450,086,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,086,394.88/150,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,062.69

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