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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,932.69, 226,406.79 and 38,613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,932.69, 226,406.79 and 38,613.88 is: 57,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,932.69 : 226,406.79 = 38,613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,932.69/226,406.79 = 38,613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,932.69x = 226,406.79 × 38,613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,932.69x = 8,742,444,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,444,620.25/150,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,922.80

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