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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,359.76, 226,689.72 and 146,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,359.76, 226,689.72 and 146,110.96 is: 218,828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,359.76 : 226,689.72 = 146,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,359.76/226,689.72 = 146,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,359.76x = 226,689.72 × 146,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,359.76x = 33,121,852,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,852,611.33/151,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,828.65

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