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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,099.84, 225,227.52 and 108,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,099.84, 225,227.52 and 108,887.04 is: 163,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,099.84 : 225,227.52 = 108,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,099.84/225,227.52 = 108,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,099.84x = 225,227.52 × 108,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,099.84x = 24,524,357,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,357,979.34/150,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,386.97

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