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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,588.56, 225,439.02 and 131,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,588.56, 225,439.02 and 131,905.10 is: 197,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,588.56 : 225,439.02 = 131,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,588.56/225,439.02 = 131,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,588.56x = 225,439.02 × 131,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,588.56x = 29,736,555,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736,555,349.81/150,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,468.89

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