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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,475.25, 225,993.85 and 132,469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,475.25, 225,993.85 and 132,469.86 is: 198,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,475.25 : 225,993.85 = 132,469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,475.25/225,993.85 = 132,469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,475.25x = 225,993.85 × 132,469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,475.25x = 29,937,374,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937,374,186.66/150,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,952.14

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