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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,071.39, 225,265.67 and 146,683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,071.39, 225,265.67 and 146,683.07 is: 220,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,071.39 : 225,265.67 = 146,683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,071.39/225,265.67 = 146,683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,071.39x = 225,265.67 × 146,683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,071.39x = 33,042,660,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,660,237.66/150,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,179.61

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