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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,007.46, 345,888.24 and 150,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,007.46, 345,888.24 and 150,846.88 is: 225,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,007.46 : 345,888.24 = 150,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,007.46/345,888.24 = 150,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,007.46x = 345,888.24 × 150,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,007.46x = 52,176,161,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,161,832.69/231,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,863.54

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