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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,429.52, 225,650.52 and 124,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,429.52, 225,650.52 and 124,085.20 is: 186,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,429.52 : 225,650.52 = 124,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,429.52/225,650.52 = 124,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,429.52x = 225,650.52 × 124,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,429.52x = 27,999,889,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,889,904.30/150,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,132.95

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