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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,546.77, 225,790.99 and 143,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,546.77, 225,790.99 and 143,053.73 is: 214,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,546.77 : 225,790.99 = 143,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,546.77/225,790.99 = 143,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,546.77x = 225,790.99 × 143,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,546.77x = 32,300,243,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,243,319.89/150,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,552.88

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