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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,669.91, 226,004.87 and 117,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,669.91, 226,004.87 and 117,414.87 is: 176,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,669.91 : 226,004.87 = 117,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,669.91/226,004.87 = 117,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,669.91x = 226,004.87 × 117,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,669.91x = 26,536,332,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,332,430.42/150,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,122.31

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