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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,495.85, 225,781.36 and 106,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,495.85, 225,781.36 and 106,209.10 is: 159,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,495.85 : 225,781.36 = 106,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,495.85/225,781.36 = 106,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,495.85x = 225,781.36 × 106,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,495.85x = 23,980,035,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,035,457.36/150,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,340.18

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