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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,544.77, 225,787.99 and 143,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,544.77, 225,787.99 and 143,051.73 is: 214,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,544.77 : 225,787.99 = 143,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,544.77/225,787.99 = 143,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,544.77x = 225,787.99 × 143,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,544.77x = 32,299,362,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299,362,582.72/150,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,549.88

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