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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,513.60, 225,770.40 and 135,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,513.60, 225,770.40 and 135,998.40 is: 203,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,513.60 : 225,770.40 = 135,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,513.60/225,770.40 = 135,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,513.60x = 225,770.40 × 135,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,513.60x = 30,704,413,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,704,413,167.36/150,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,997.60

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