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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,644.16, 226,040.40 and 106,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,644.16, 226,040.40 and 106,554.24 is: 159,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,644.16 : 226,040.40 = 106,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,644.16/226,040.40 = 106,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,644.16x = 226,040.40 × 106,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,644.16x = 24,085,563,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085,563,031.30/150,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,883.82

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