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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,943.65, 352,183.82 and 150,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,943.65, 352,183.82 and 150,463.89 is: 225,547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,943.65 : 352,183.82 = 150,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,943.65/352,183.82 = 150,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,943.65x = 352,183.82 × 150,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,943.65x = 52,990,946,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990,946,799.94/234,943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,547.47

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