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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,649.16, 226,047.90 and 106,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,649.16, 226,047.90 and 106,559.24 is: 159,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,649.16 : 226,047.90 = 106,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,649.16/226,047.90 = 106,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,649.16x = 226,047.90 × 106,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,649.16x = 24,087,492,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087,492,427.60/150,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,891.32

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