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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,769.80, 318,353.12 and 150,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,769.80, 318,353.12 and 150,167.92 is: 207,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,769.80 : 318,353.12 = 150,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,769.80/318,353.12 = 150,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,769.80x = 318,353.12 × 150,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,769.80x = 47,806,425,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,806,425,855.91/230,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,160.67

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