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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,685.76, 226,028.64 and 117,430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,685.76, 226,028.64 and 117,430.71 is: 176,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,685.76 : 226,028.64 = 117,430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,685.76/226,028.64 = 117,430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,685.76x = 226,028.64 × 117,430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,685.76x = 26,542,703,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,703,675.53/150,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,146.07

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