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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,936.30, 226,404.45 and 72,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,936.30, 226,404.45 and 72,204.30 is: 108,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,936.30 : 226,404.45 = 72,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,936.30/226,404.45 = 72,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,936.30x = 226,404.45 × 72,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,936.30x = 16,347,374,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,374,829.14/150,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,306.45

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