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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,007.84, 226,539.12 and 62,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,007.84, 226,539.12 and 62,212 is: 93,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,007.84 : 226,539.12 = 62,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,007.84/226,539.12 = 62,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,007.84x = 226,539.12 × 62,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,007.84x = 14,093,451,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,451,733.44/151,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,329.27

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