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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,793.56, 226,104.21 and 61,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,793.56, 226,104.21 and 61,974 is: 92,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,793.56 : 226,104.21 = 61,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,793.56/226,104.21 = 61,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,793.56x = 226,104.21 × 61,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,793.56x = 14,012,582,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,582,310.54/150,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,925.60

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