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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,612.93, 225,563.18 and 130,783.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,612.93, 225,563.18 and 130,783.73 is: 195,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,612.93 : 225,563.18 = 130,783.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,612.93/225,563.18 = 130,783.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,612.93x = 225,563.18 × 130,783.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,612.93x = 29,499,992,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,499,992,249.33/150,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,866.27

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