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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,282.80, 226,924.20 and 138,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,282.80, 226,924.20 and 138,841.20 is: 208,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,282.80 : 226,924.20 = 138,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,282.80/226,924.20 = 138,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,282.80x = 226,924.20 × 138,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,282.80x = 31,506,428,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506,428,237.04/151,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,261.80

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