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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,145.74, 226,747.77 and 84,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,145.74, 226,747.77 and 84,660.94 is: 127,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,145.74 : 226,747.77 = 84,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,145.74/226,747.77 = 84,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,145.74x = 226,747.77 × 84,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,145.74x = 19,196,679,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196,679,351.10/151,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,007.74

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