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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,345.63, 225,278.56 and 110,178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,345.63, 225,278.56 and 110,178.47 is: 165,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,345.63 : 225,278.56 = 110,178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,345.63/225,278.56 = 110,178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,345.63x = 225,278.56 × 110,178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,345.63x = 24,820,847,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,847,627.80/150,345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,091.91

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