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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,896.93, 226,451.75 and 70,938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,896.93, 226,451.75 and 70,938.54 is: 106,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,896.93 : 226,451.75 = 70,938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,896.93/226,451.75 = 70,938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,896.93x = 226,451.75 × 70,938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,896.93x = 16,064,156,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,156,525.45/150,896.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,457.81

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