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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,677.63, 226,016.42 and 117,422.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,677.63, 226,016.42 and 117,422.57 is: 176,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,677.63 : 226,016.42 = 117,422.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,677.63/226,016.42 = 117,422.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,677.63x = 226,016.42 × 117,422.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,677.63x = 26,539,428,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,428,898.60/150,677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,133.84

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