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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,791.98, 226,121.54 and 70,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,791.98, 226,121.54 and 70,852.69 is: 106,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,791.98 : 226,121.54 = 70,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,791.98/226,121.54 = 70,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,791.98x = 226,121.54 × 70,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,791.98x = 16,021,319,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,319,702.88/150,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,247.82

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