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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,588.38, 225,923.88 and 122,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,588.38, 225,923.88 and 122,438.45 is: 183,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,588.38 : 225,923.88 = 122,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,588.38/225,923.88 = 122,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,588.38x = 225,923.88 × 122,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,588.38x = 27,661,769,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661,769,685.19/150,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,691.26

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