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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,336.80, 305,005.20 and 150,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,336.80, 305,005.20 and 150,848.80 is: 226,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,336.80 : 305,005.20 = 150,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,336.80/305,005.20 = 150,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,336.80x = 305,005.20 × 150,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,336.80x = 46,009,668,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009,668,413.76/203,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,273.20

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