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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,755.59, 226,182.53 and 75,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,755.59, 226,182.53 and 75,837.07 is: 113,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,755.59 : 226,182.53 = 75,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,755.59/226,182.53 = 75,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,755.59x = 226,182.53 × 75,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,755.59x = 17,153,020,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,020,360.39/150,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,780.33

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