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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,903.78, 226,404.69 and 72,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,903.78, 226,404.69 and 72,007.74 is: 108,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,903.78 : 226,404.69 = 72,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,903.78/226,404.69 = 72,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,903.78x = 226,404.69 × 72,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,903.78x = 16,302,890,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,890,052.30/150,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,035.00

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