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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,995.80, 225,252.90 and 80,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,995.80, 225,252.90 and 80,011.80 is: 120,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,995.80 : 225,252.90 = 80,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,995.80/225,252.90 = 80,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,995.80x = 225,252.90 × 80,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,995.80x = 18,022,889,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022,889,984.22/149,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,155.96

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