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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759.20, 226,143.80 and 75,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759.20, 226,143.80 and 75,838.52 is: 113,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759.20 : 226,143.80 = 75,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759.20/226,143.80 = 75,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759.20x = 226,143.80 × 75,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759.20x = 17,150,409,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,409,589.26/150,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,760.29

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