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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,175.56, 225,107.82 and 123,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,175.56, 225,107.82 and 123,601.08 is: 185,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,175.56 : 225,107.82 = 123,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,175.56/225,107.82 = 123,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,175.56x = 225,107.82 × 123,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,175.56x = 27,823,569,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,569,668.45/150,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,273.62

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