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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,536.72, 225,956.28 and 133,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,536.72, 225,956.28 and 133,779.44 is: 200,803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,536.72 : 225,956.28 = 133,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,536.72/225,956.28 = 133,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,536.72x = 225,956.28 × 133,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,536.72x = 30,228,304,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,228,304,602.88/150,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,803.53

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