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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,951.70, 226,427.55 and 97,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,951.70, 226,427.55 and 97,807.60 is: 146,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,951.70 : 226,427.55 = 97,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,951.70/226,427.55 = 97,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,951.70x = 226,427.55 × 97,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,951.70x = 22,146,335,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,335,239.38/150,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,711.40

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