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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,759.92, 226,144.68 and 75,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,759.92, 226,144.68 and 75,839.12 is: 113,761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,759.92 : 226,144.68 = 75,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,759.92/226,144.68 = 75,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,759.92x = 226,144.68 × 75,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,759.92x = 17,150,613,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,613,523.88/150,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,761.09

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