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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,565.68, 225,651.69 and 112,829.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,565.68, 225,651.69 and 112,829.13 is: 169,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,565.68 : 225,651.69 = 112,829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,565.68/225,651.69 = 112,829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,565.68x = 225,651.69 × 112,829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,565.68x = 25,460,083,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460,083,865.73/150,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,096.20

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