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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,460.80, 225,691.20 and 131,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,460.80, 225,691.20 and 131,215.20 is: 196,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,460.80 : 225,691.20 = 131,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,460.80/225,691.20 = 131,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,460.80x = 225,691.20 × 131,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,460.80x = 29,614,115,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614,115,946.24/150,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,822.80

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