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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,234.79, 225,028.20 and 141,402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,234.79, 225,028.20 and 141,402.04 is: 211,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,234.79 : 225,028.20 = 141,402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,234.79/225,028.20 = 141,402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,234.79x = 225,028.20 × 141,402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,234.79x = 31,819,445,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,445,412.39/150,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,798.11

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