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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,921.80, 226,382.70 and 115,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,921.80, 226,382.70 and 115,929.80 is: 173,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,921.80 : 226,382.70 = 115,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,921.80/226,382.70 = 115,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,921.80x = 226,382.70 × 115,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,921.80x = 26,244,501,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,501,134.46/150,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,894.70

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