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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,907.20, 226,360.80 and 148,938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,907.20, 226,360.80 and 148,938.90 is: 223,408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,907.20 : 226,360.80 = 148,938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,907.20/226,360.80 = 148,938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,907.20x = 226,360.80 × 148,938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,907.20x = 33,713,928,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713,928,555.12/150,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,408.35

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