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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.93, 225,856.85 and 106,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.93, 225,856.85 and 106,259.18 is: 159,415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.93 : 225,856.85 = 106,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.93/225,856.85 = 106,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.93x = 225,856.85 × 106,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.93x = 23,999,363,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999,363,711.73/150,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,415.56

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