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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,955.33, 226,537.53 and 56,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,955.33, 226,537.53 and 56,272 is: 84,446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,955.33 : 226,537.53 = 56,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,955.33/226,537.53 = 56,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,955.33x = 226,537.53 × 56,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,955.33x = 12,747,719,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,719,888.16/150,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,446.97

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