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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,113.84, 225,329.52 and 146,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,113.84, 225,329.52 and 146,725.76 is: 220,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,113.84 : 225,329.52 = 146,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,113.84/225,329.52 = 146,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,113.84x = 225,329.52 × 146,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,113.84x = 33,061,645,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,645,072.44/150,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,243.82

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