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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,603.54, 224,674.96 and 139,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,603.54, 224,674.96 and 139,865.36 is: 208,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,603.54 : 224,674.96 = 139,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,603.54/224,674.96 = 139,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,603.54x = 224,674.96 × 139,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,603.54x = 31,424,244,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,424,244,163.39/150,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,655.42

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