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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,415.20, 225,622.80 and 120,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,415.20, 225,622.80 and 120,890.70 is: 181,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,415.20 : 225,622.80 = 120,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,415.20/225,622.80 = 120,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,415.20x = 225,622.80 × 120,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,415.20x = 27,275,698,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,698,227.96/150,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,336.05

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