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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,601.98, 226,255.98 and 142,090.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,601.98, 226,255.98 and 142,090.92 is: 213,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,601.98 : 226,255.98 = 142,090.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,601.98/226,255.98 = 142,090.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,601.98x = 226,255.98 × 142,090.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,601.98x = 32,148,920,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,920,353.70/150,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,469.44

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