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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,914.34, 226,202.90 and 65,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,914.34, 226,202.90 and 65,426.51 is: 98,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,914.34 : 226,202.90 = 65,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,914.34/226,202.90 = 65,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,914.34x = 226,202.90 × 65,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,914.34x = 14,799,664,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,664,840.73/150,914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,066.66

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