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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,477.70, 226,957.35 and 96,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,477.70, 226,957.35 and 96,008.90 is: 143,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,477.70 : 226,957.35 = 96,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,477.70/226,957.35 = 96,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,477.70x = 226,957.35 × 96,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,477.70x = 21,789,925,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,925,520.42/151,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,849.07

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