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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,547.77, 225,792.49 and 143,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,547.77, 225,792.49 and 143,054.73 is: 214,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,547.77 : 225,792.49 = 143,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,547.77/225,792.49 = 143,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,547.77x = 225,792.49 × 143,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,547.77x = 32,300,683,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,683,692.98/150,547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,554.38

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