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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.80, 225,818.70 and 115,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.80, 225,818.70 and 115,116.40 is: 172,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.80 : 225,818.70 = 115,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.80/225,818.70 = 115,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.80x = 225,818.70 × 115,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.80x = 25,995,435,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995,435,796.68/150,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,674.60

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