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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,563.20, 225,844.80 and 80,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,563.20, 225,844.80 and 80,406.40 is: 120,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,563.20 : 225,844.80 = 80,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,563.20/225,844.80 = 80,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,563.20x = 225,844.80 × 80,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,563.20x = 18,159,367,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,367,326.72/150,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,609.60

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