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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,226.76, 320,176.23 and 150,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,226.76, 320,176.23 and 150,410.49 is: 207,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,226.76 : 320,176.23 = 150,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,226.76/320,176.23 = 150,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,226.76x = 320,176.23 × 150,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,226.76x = 48,157,863,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157,863,640.65/232,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,374.31

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