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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,163.84, 225,323.52 and 108,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,163.84, 225,323.52 and 108,951.04 is: 163,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,163.84 : 225,323.52 = 108,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,163.84/225,323.52 = 108,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,163.84x = 225,323.52 × 108,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,163.84x = 24,549,231,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549,231,840.46/150,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,482.98

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