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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,007.40, 225,068.70 and 147,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,007.40, 225,068.70 and 147,645.80 is: 221,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,007.40 : 225,068.70 = 147,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,007.40/225,068.70 = 147,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,007.40x = 225,068.70 × 147,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,007.40x = 33,230,448,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,448,266.46/150,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,525.39

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