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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,047.96, 224,822.05 and 105,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,047.96, 224,822.05 and 105,581.29 is: 158,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,047.96 : 224,822.05 = 105,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,047.96/224,822.05 = 105,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,047.96x = 224,822.05 × 105,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,047.96x = 23,737,002,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737,002,489.52/150,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,196.10

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