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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,009.80, 225,273.90 and 80,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,009.80, 225,273.90 and 80,025.80 is: 120,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,009.80 : 225,273.90 = 80,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,009.80/225,273.90 = 80,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,009.80x = 225,273.90 × 80,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,009.80x = 18,027,724,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,724,066.62/150,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,176.98

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