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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,813.70, 226,221.23 and 50,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,813.70, 226,221.23 and 50,974.41 is: 76,461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,813.70 : 226,221.23 = 50,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,813.70/226,221.23 = 50,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,813.70x = 226,221.23 × 50,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,813.70x = 11,531,494,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,494,561.12/150,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,461.85

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