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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,982.80, 226,474.20 and 80,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,982.80, 226,474.20 and 80,998.80 is: 121,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,982.80 : 226,474.20 = 80,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,982.80/226,474.20 = 80,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,982.80x = 226,474.20 × 80,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,982.80x = 18,344,138,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,138,430.96/150,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,498.20

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