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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,507.37, 225,798.59 and 106,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,507.37, 225,798.59 and 106,220.62 is: 159,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,507.37 : 225,798.59 = 106,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,507.37/225,798.59 = 106,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,507.37x = 225,798.59 × 106,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,507.37x = 23,984,464,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984,464,905.12/150,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,357.42

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