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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,147.86, 225,256.82 and 43,534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,147.86, 225,256.82 and 43,534.04 is: 65,311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,147.86 : 225,256.82 = 43,534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,147.86/225,256.82 = 43,534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,147.86x = 225,256.82 × 43,534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,147.86x = 9,806,339,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,339,412.15/150,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,311.22

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