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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,401.80, 225,602.70 and 132,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,401.80, 225,602.70 and 132,322.60 is: 198,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,401.80 : 225,602.70 = 132,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,401.80/225,602.70 = 132,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,401.80x = 225,602.70 × 132,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,401.80x = 29,852,335,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852,335,831.02/150,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,483.90

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