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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,522.56, 225,919.20 and 80,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,522.56, 225,919.20 and 80,461.76 is: 120,765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,522.56 : 225,919.20 = 80,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,522.56/225,919.20 = 80,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,522.56x = 225,919.20 × 80,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,522.56x = 18,177,856,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,856,449.79/150,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,765.00

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