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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,540.83, 225,849.21 and 106,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,540.83, 225,849.21 and 106,254.08 is: 159,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,540.83 : 225,849.21 = 106,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,540.83/225,849.21 = 106,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,540.83x = 225,849.21 × 106,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,540.83x = 23,997,400,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997,400,027.28/150,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,407.92

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