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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,494.32, 225,905.10 and 113,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,494.32, 225,905.10 and 113,161.42 is: 169,865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,494.32 : 225,905.10 = 113,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,494.32/225,905.10 = 113,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,494.32x = 225,905.10 × 113,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,494.32x = 25,563,741,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,741,901.24/150,494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,865.16

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