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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,254.38, 226,741.34 and 66,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,254.38, 226,741.34 and 66,969.66 is: 100,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,254.38 : 226,741.34 = 66,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,254.38/226,741.34 = 66,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,254.38x = 226,741.34 × 66,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,254.38x = 15,184,790,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,790,447.74/151,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,392.40

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