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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,721.84, 226,188.60 and 62,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,721.84, 226,188.60 and 62,056 is: 93,127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,721.84 : 226,188.60 = 62,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,721.84/226,188.60 = 62,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,721.84x = 226,188.60 × 62,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,721.84x = 14,036,359,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,359,761.60/150,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,127.58

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