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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,984.80, 226,476.39 and 38,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,984.80, 226,476.39 and 38,664.80 is: 57,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,984.80 : 226,476.39 = 38,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,984.80/226,476.39 = 38,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,984.80x = 226,476.39 × 38,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,984.80x = 8,756,664,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,664,324.07/150,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,996.99

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