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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,918.62, 226,237.18 and 51,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,918.62, 226,237.18 and 51,009.30 is: 76,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,918.62 : 226,237.18 = 51,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,918.62/226,237.18 = 51,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,918.62x = 226,237.18 × 51,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,918.62x = 11,540,200,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540,200,623.84/150,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,466.38

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