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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,253.15, 226,879.73 and 130,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,253.15, 226,879.73 and 130,517.15 is: 195,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,253.15 : 226,879.73 = 130,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,253.15/226,879.73 = 130,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,253.15x = 226,879.73 × 130,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,253.15x = 29,611,695,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611,695,099.78/151,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,775.73

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