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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,984.30, 226,475.64 and 38,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,984.30, 226,475.64 and 38,664.30 is: 57,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,984.30 : 226,475.64 = 38,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,984.30/226,475.64 = 38,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,984.30x = 226,475.64 × 38,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,984.30x = 8,756,522,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,522,087.65/150,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,996.24

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