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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,976.80, 226,331.28 and 75,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,976.80, 226,331.28 and 75,998.88 is: 113,930.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,976.80 : 226,331.28 = 75,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,976.80/226,331.28 = 75,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,976.80x = 226,331.28 × 75,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,976.80x = 17,200,923,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,923,788.97/150,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,930.91

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