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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,418.39, 225,569.26 and 80,259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,418.39, 225,569.26 and 80,259.43 is: 120,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,418.39 : 225,569.26 = 80,259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,418.39/225,569.26 = 80,259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,418.39x = 225,569.26 × 80,259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,418.39x = 18,104,060,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104,060,233.12/150,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,358.02

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