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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,607.60, 225,911.40 and 82,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,607.60, 225,911.40 and 82,956.40 is: 124,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,607.60 : 225,911.40 = 82,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,607.60/225,911.40 = 82,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,607.60x = 225,911.40 × 82,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,607.60x = 18,740,796,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,796,462.96/150,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,434.60

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