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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,191, 225,111.54 and 83,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,191, 225,111.54 and 83,599.28 is: 125,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,191 : 225,111.54 = 83,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,191/225,111.54 = 83,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,191x = 225,111.54 × 83,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,191x = 18,819,162,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819,162,663.69/150,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,301.53

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