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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.57, 226,199.88 and 142,168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.57, 226,199.88 and 142,168.57 is: 213,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.57 : 226,199.88 = 142,168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.57/226,199.88 = 142,168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.57x = 226,199.88 × 142,168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.57x = 32,158,513,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158,513,473.77/150,916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,088.02

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