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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,007.40, 225,011.10 and 141,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,007.40, 225,011.10 and 141,842.60 is: 212,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,007.40 : 225,011.10 = 141,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,007.40/225,011.10 = 141,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,007.40x = 225,011.10 × 141,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,007.40x = 31,916,159,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916,159,452.86/150,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,763.90

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