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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,430.64, 225,587.62 and 80,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,430.64, 225,587.62 and 80,271.68 is: 120,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,430.64 : 225,587.62 = 80,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,430.64/225,587.62 = 80,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,430.64x = 225,587.62 × 80,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,430.64x = 18,108,297,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108,297,244.60/150,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,376.39

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