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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,722.78, 226,068.57 and 75,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,722.78, 226,068.57 and 75,812.36 is: 113,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,722.78 : 226,068.57 = 75,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,722.78/226,068.57 = 75,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,722.78x = 226,068.57 × 75,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,722.78x = 17,138,790,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,790,683.18/150,722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,710.69

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