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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,416.40, 225,624.60 and 124,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,416.40, 225,624.60 and 124,150.80 is: 186,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,416.40 : 225,624.60 = 124,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,416.40/225,624.60 = 124,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,416.40x = 225,624.60 × 124,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,416.40x = 28,011,474,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,474,589.68/150,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,226.20

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