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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,795.60, 226,366.20 and 88,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,795.60, 226,366.20 and 88,501.20 is: 132,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,795.60 : 226,366.20 = 88,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,795.60/226,366.20 = 88,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,795.60x = 226,366.20 × 88,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,795.60x = 20,033,680,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,033,680,339.44/150,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,853.22

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