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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,910.32, 226,190.51 and 142,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,910.32, 226,190.51 and 142,162.32 is: 213,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,910.32 : 226,190.51 = 142,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,910.32/226,190.51 = 142,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,910.32x = 226,190.51 × 142,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,910.32x = 32,155,766,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,766,952.77/150,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,078.65

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