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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,872.20, 352,308.30 and 150,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,872.20, 352,308.30 and 150,891.40 is: 226,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,872.20 : 352,308.30 = 150,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,872.20/352,308.30 = 150,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,872.20x = 352,308.30 × 150,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,872.20x = 53,160,292,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,292,618.62/234,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,337.10

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