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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,233.54, 225,026.33 and 141,400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,233.54, 225,026.33 and 141,400.79 is: 211,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,233.54 : 225,026.33 = 141,400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,233.54/225,026.33 = 141,400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,233.54x = 225,026.33 × 141,400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,233.54x = 31,818,899,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,899,000.67/150,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,796.25

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