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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,003.80, 225,005.70 and 108,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,003.80, 225,005.70 and 108,531.80 is: 162,797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,003.80 : 225,005.70 = 108,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,003.80/225,005.70 = 108,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,003.80x = 225,005.70 × 108,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,003.80x = 24,420,273,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,273,631.26/150,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,797.70

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