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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,245.79, 225,036.48 and 102,748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,245.79, 225,036.48 and 102,748.32 is: 153,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,245.79 : 225,036.48 = 102,748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,245.79/225,036.48 = 102,748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,245.79x = 225,036.48 × 102,748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,245.79x = 23,122,120,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,120,258.71/150,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,895.30

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