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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,179.43, 225,031.95 and 121,962.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,179.43, 225,031.95 and 121,962.15 is: 182,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,179.43 : 225,031.95 = 121,962.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,179.43/225,031.95 = 121,962.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,179.43x = 225,031.95 × 121,962.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,179.43x = 27,445,380,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445,380,440.69/150,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,750.60

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