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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,675.63, 226,013.42 and 117,420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,675.63, 226,013.42 and 117,420.57 is: 176,130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,675.63 : 226,013.42 = 117,420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,675.63/226,013.42 = 117,420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,675.63x = 226,013.42 × 117,420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,675.63x = 26,538,624,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,624,897.60/150,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,130.84

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