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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,858.60, 226,433.70 and 91,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,858.60, 226,433.70 and 91,809.60 is: 137,803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,858.60 : 226,433.70 = 91,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,858.60/226,433.70 = 91,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,858.60x = 226,433.70 × 91,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,858.60x = 20,788,787,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788,787,423.52/150,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,803.13

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