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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,869.70, 226,045.35 and 98,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,869.70, 226,045.35 and 98,252.10 is: 147,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,869.70 : 226,045.35 = 98,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,869.70/226,045.35 = 98,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,869.70x = 226,045.35 × 98,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,869.70x = 22,209,430,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,430,332.74/150,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,209.35

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