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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,423.80, 225,635.70 and 141,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,423.80, 225,635.70 and 141,822.20 is: 212,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,423.80 : 225,635.70 = 141,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,423.80/225,635.70 = 141,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,423.80x = 225,635.70 × 141,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,423.80x = 32,000,151,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,151,372.54/150,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,733.30

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