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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,348.80, 225,523.20 and 131,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,348.80, 225,523.20 and 131,103.20 is: 196,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,348.80 : 225,523.20 = 131,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,348.80/225,523.20 = 131,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,348.80x = 225,523.20 × 131,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,348.80x = 29,566,813,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566,813,194.24/150,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,654.80

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