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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,666.62, 226,352.81 and 142,155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,666.62, 226,352.81 and 142,155.41 is: 213,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,666.62 : 226,352.81 = 142,155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,666.62/226,352.81 = 142,155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,666.62x = 226,352.81 × 142,155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,666.62x = 32,177,275,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177,275,733.83/150,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,566.06

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