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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,544.97, 224,654.12 and 133,771.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,544.97, 224,654.12 and 133,771.59 is: 199,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,544.97 : 224,654.12 = 133,771.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,544.97/224,654.12 = 133,771.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,544.97x = 224,654.12 × 133,771.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,544.97x = 30,052,338,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,338,832.45/150,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,623.67

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