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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,565.60, 225,848.40 and 94,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,565.60, 225,848.40 and 94,578.40 is: 141,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,565.60 : 225,848.40 = 94,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,565.60/225,848.40 = 94,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,565.60x = 225,848.40 × 94,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,565.60x = 21,360,380,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360,380,314.56/150,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,867.60

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