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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,774.64, 226,002.75 and 115,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,774.64, 226,002.75 and 115,158.39 is: 172,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,774.64 : 226,002.75 = 115,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,774.64/226,002.75 = 115,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,774.64x = 226,002.75 × 115,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,774.64x = 26,026,112,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026,112,825.57/150,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,615.99

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