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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,807.31, 226,216.38 and 75,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,807.31, 226,216.38 and 75,886.66 is: 113,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,807.31 : 226,216.38 = 75,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,807.31/226,216.38 = 75,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,807.31x = 226,216.38 × 75,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,807.31x = 17,166,805,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166,805,515.49/150,807.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,832.71

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