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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,234.39, 225,027.60 and 141,401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,234.39, 225,027.60 and 141,401.64 is: 211,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,234.39 : 225,027.60 = 141,401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,234.39/225,027.60 = 141,401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,234.39x = 225,027.60 × 141,401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,234.39x = 31,819,271,685.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,271,685.26/150,234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,797.52

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