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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,850.76, 226,325.28 and 71,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,850.76, 226,325.28 and 71,954.72 is: 107,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,850.76 : 226,325.28 = 71,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,850.76/226,325.28 = 71,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,850.76x = 226,325.28 × 71,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,850.76x = 16,285,172,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,172,151.32/150,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,955.52

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