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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,991.80, 226,486.86 and 38,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,991.80, 226,486.86 and 38,671.80 is: 58,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,991.80 : 226,486.86 = 38,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,991.80/226,486.86 = 38,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,991.80x = 226,486.86 × 38,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,991.80x = 8,758,654,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,654,552.55/150,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,007.48

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