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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,059.20, 226,661.70 and 106,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,059.20, 226,661.70 and 106,590.20 is: 159,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,059.20 : 226,661.70 = 106,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,059.20/226,661.70 = 106,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,059.20x = 226,661.70 × 106,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,059.20x = 24,159,915,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159,915,935.34/151,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,936.74

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