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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,346.76, 226,670.22 and 146,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,346.76, 226,670.22 and 146,097.96 is: 218,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,346.76 : 226,670.22 = 146,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,346.76/226,670.22 = 146,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,346.76x = 226,670.22 × 146,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,346.76x = 33,116,056,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,056,734.75/151,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,809.16

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