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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,571.14, 225,462.15 and 105,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,571.14, 225,462.15 and 105,956.34 is: 158,656.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,571.14 : 225,462.15 = 105,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,571.14/225,462.15 = 105,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,571.14x = 225,462.15 × 105,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,571.14x = 23,889,144,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,144,222.53/150,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,656.86

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