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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,670.92, 226,006.38 and 117,415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,670.92, 226,006.38 and 117,415.88 is: 176,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,670.92 : 226,006.38 = 117,415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,670.92/226,006.38 = 117,415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,670.92x = 226,006.38 × 117,415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,670.92x = 26,536,737,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,737,993.31/150,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,123.82

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