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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,136.86, 225,462.78 and 133,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,136.86, 225,462.78 and 133,307.82 is: 200,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,136.86 : 225,462.78 = 133,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,136.86/225,462.78 = 133,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,136.86x = 225,462.78 × 133,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,136.86x = 30,055,951,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,951,692.94/150,136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,190.36

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