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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,367.38, 225,550.98 and 140,402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,367.38, 225,550.98 and 140,402.87 is: 210,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,367.38 : 225,550.98 = 140,402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,367.38/225,550.98 = 140,402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,367.38x = 225,550.98 × 140,402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,367.38x = 31,668,003,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668,003,795.56/150,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,604.21

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