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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.40, 225,006.60 and 141,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.40, 225,006.60 and 141,839.60 is: 212,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.40 : 225,006.60 = 141,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.40/225,006.60 = 141,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.40x = 225,006.60 × 141,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.40x = 31,914,846,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914,846,141.36/150,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,759.40

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