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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,812.40, 338,718.60 and 150,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,812.40, 338,718.60 and 150,968.40 is: 226,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,812.40 : 338,718.60 = 150,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,812.40/338,718.60 = 150,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,812.40x = 338,718.60 × 150,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,812.40x = 51,135,805,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,135,805,092.24/225,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,452.60

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