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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,676.63, 226,014.92 and 117,421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,676.63, 226,014.92 and 117,421.57 is: 176,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,676.63 : 226,014.92 = 117,421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,676.63/226,014.92 = 117,421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,676.63x = 226,014.92 × 117,421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,676.63x = 26,539,026,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,026,749.82/150,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,132.34

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