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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,867.60, 226,474.20 and 88,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,867.60, 226,474.20 and 88,573.20 is: 132,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,867.60 : 226,474.20 = 88,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,867.60/226,474.20 = 88,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,867.60x = 226,474.20 × 88,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,867.60x = 20,059,544,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,544,611.44/150,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,961.25

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