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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,539.52, 318,204.80 and 150,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,539.52, 318,204.80 and 150,187.52 is: 207,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,539.52 : 318,204.80 = 150,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,539.52/318,204.80 = 150,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,539.52x = 318,204.80 × 150,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,539.52x = 47,790,389,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,389,764.10/230,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,298.04

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