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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,889.22, 226,219.49 and 75,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,889.22, 226,219.49 and 75,018.74 is: 112,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,889.22 : 226,219.49 = 75,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,889.22/226,219.49 = 75,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,889.22x = 226,219.49 × 75,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,889.22x = 16,970,699,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970,699,597.05/150,889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,471.26

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