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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,750.97, 226,126.20 and 117,495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,750.97, 226,126.20 and 117,495.97 is: 176,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,750.97 : 226,126.20 = 117,495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,750.97/226,126.20 = 117,495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,750.97x = 226,126.20 × 117,495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,750.97x = 26,568,917,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,917,086.71/150,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,243.76

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