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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,548.83, 225,861.21 and 106,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,548.83, 225,861.21 and 106,262.08 is: 159,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,548.83 : 225,861.21 = 106,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,548.83/225,861.21 = 106,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,548.83x = 225,861.21 × 106,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,548.83x = 24,000,481,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000,481,401.26/150,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,419.92

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