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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,117.80, 223,665.51 and 147,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,117.80, 223,665.51 and 147,952.67 is: 220,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,117.80 : 223,665.51 = 147,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,117.80/223,665.51 = 147,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,117.80x = 223,665.51 × 147,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,117.80x = 33,091,908,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,908,273.08/150,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,439.61

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