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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,542.10, 225,813.15 and 126,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,542.10, 225,813.15 and 126,047.70 is: 189,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,542.10 : 225,813.15 = 126,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,542.10/225,813.15 = 126,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,542.10x = 225,813.15 × 126,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,542.10x = 28,463,228,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,228,187.26/150,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,071.55

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