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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,008.80, 225,272.40 and 80,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,008.80, 225,272.40 and 80,024.80 is: 120,175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,008.80 : 225,272.40 = 80,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,008.80/225,272.40 = 80,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,008.80x = 225,272.40 × 80,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,008.80x = 18,027,378,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,378,755.52/150,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,175.47

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