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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,901.92, 226,142.35 and 113,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,901.92, 226,142.35 and 113,418.09 is: 169,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,901.92 : 226,142.35 = 113,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,901.92/226,142.35 = 113,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,901.92x = 226,142.35 × 113,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,901.92x = 25,648,633,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,648,633,121.57/150,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,968.90

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