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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,675.94, 226,013.93 and 117,420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,675.94, 226,013.93 and 117,420.92 is: 176,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,675.94 : 226,013.93 = 117,420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,675.94/226,013.93 = 117,420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,675.94x = 226,013.93 × 117,420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,675.94x = 26,538,763,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,763,593.42/150,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,131.40

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