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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,954.33, 226,536.03 and 56,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,954.33, 226,536.03 and 56,271 is: 84,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,954.33 : 226,536.03 = 56,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,954.33/226,536.03 = 56,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,954.33x = 226,536.03 × 56,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,954.33x = 12,747,408,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,408,944.13/150,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,445.47

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