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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,754.59, 226,181.03 and 75,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,754.59, 226,181.03 and 75,836.07 is: 113,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,754.59 : 226,181.03 = 75,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,754.59/226,181.03 = 75,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,754.59x = 226,181.03 × 75,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,754.59x = 17,152,680,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,680,044.57/150,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,778.82

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