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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,884.70, 226,327.05 and 75,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,884.70, 226,327.05 and 75,975.90 is: 113,963.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,884.70 : 226,327.05 = 75,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,884.70/226,327.05 = 75,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,884.70x = 226,327.05 × 75,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,884.70x = 17,195,401,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,401,318.10/150,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,963.85

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