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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,523.20, 225,784.80 and 88,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,523.20, 225,784.80 and 88,161.60 is: 132,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,523.20 : 225,784.80 = 88,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,523.20/225,784.80 = 88,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,523.20x = 225,784.80 × 88,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,523.20x = 19,905,549,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905,549,223.68/150,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,242.40

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