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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,496.42, 225,782.21 and 106,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,496.42, 225,782.21 and 106,209.67 is: 159,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,496.42 : 225,782.21 = 106,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,496.42/225,782.21 = 106,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,496.42x = 225,782.21 × 106,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,496.42x = 23,980,252,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,252,920.47/150,496.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,341.02

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