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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,962.52, 226,505.88 and 66,678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,962.52, 226,505.88 and 66,678.24 is: 100,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,962.52 : 226,505.88 = 66,678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,962.52/226,505.88 = 66,678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,962.52x = 226,505.88 × 66,678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,962.52x = 15,103,013,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,013,428.05/150,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,044.79

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