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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,994.94, 226,514.28 and 56,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,994.94, 226,514.28 and 56,217.38 is: 84,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,994.94 : 226,514.28 = 56,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,994.94/226,514.28 = 56,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,994.94x = 226,514.28 × 56,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,994.94x = 12,734,039,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734,039,354.19/150,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,334.21

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