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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,646.82, 225,503.64 and 88,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,646.82, 225,503.64 and 88,438.82 is: 132,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,646.82 : 225,503.64 = 88,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,646.82/225,503.64 = 88,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,646.82x = 225,503.64 × 88,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,646.82x = 19,943,275,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943,275,827.30/150,646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,384.31

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