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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,906.40, 343,359.60 and 150,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,906.40, 343,359.60 and 150,066.40 is: 225,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,906.40 : 343,359.60 = 150,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,906.40/343,359.60 = 150,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,906.40x = 343,359.60 × 150,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,906.40x = 51,526,739,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526,739,077.44/228,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,099.60

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