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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,397.17, 225,689.34 and 136,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,397.17, 225,689.34 and 136,382.58 is: 204,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,397.17 : 225,689.34 = 136,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,397.17/225,689.34 = 136,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,397.17x = 225,689.34 × 136,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,397.17x = 30,780,094,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,094,467.70/150,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,658.73

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