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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,151.08, 346,103.46 and 150,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,151.08, 346,103.46 and 150,990.52 is: 226,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,151.08 : 346,103.46 = 150,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,151.08/346,103.46 = 150,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,151.08x = 346,103.46 × 150,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,151.08x = 52,258,341,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258,341,399.20/231,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,078.72

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