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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,861.96, 226,371.30 and 60,926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,861.96, 226,371.30 and 60,926.79 is: 91,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,861.96 : 226,371.30 = 60,926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,861.96/226,371.30 = 60,926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,861.96x = 226,371.30 × 60,926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,861.96x = 13,792,076,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792,076,657.13/150,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,421.83

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