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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,126.74, 346,067.12 and 150,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,126.74, 346,067.12 and 150,966.21 is: 226,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,126.74 : 346,067.12 = 150,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,126.74/346,067.12 = 150,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,126.74x = 346,067.12 × 150,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,126.74x = 52,244,441,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244,441,512.02/231,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,042.39

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