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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,905.80, 226,358.70 and 80,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,905.80, 226,358.70 and 80,921.80 is: 121,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,905.80 : 226,358.70 = 80,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,905.80/226,358.70 = 80,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,905.80x = 226,358.70 × 80,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,905.80x = 18,317,353,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317,353,449.66/150,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,382.70

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