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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,381.23, 225,924.57 and 141,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,381.23, 225,924.57 and 141,869.72 is: 213,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,381.23 : 225,924.57 = 141,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,381.23/225,924.57 = 141,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,381.23x = 225,924.57 × 141,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,381.23x = 32,051,856,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051,856,051.83/150,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,137.34

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