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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,649.26, 225,888.25 and 116,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,649.26, 225,888.25 and 116,442.93 is: 174,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,649.26 : 225,888.25 = 116,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,649.26/225,888.25 = 116,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,649.26x = 225,888.25 × 116,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,649.26x = 26,303,089,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,089,682.57/150,649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,598.20

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