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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,906.78, 226,219.47 and 50,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,906.78, 226,219.47 and 50,997.11 is: 76,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,906.78 : 226,219.47 = 50,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,906.78/226,219.47 = 50,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,906.78x = 226,219.47 × 50,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,906.78x = 11,536,538,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,538,630.18/150,906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,448.11

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