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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,652.55, 225,699.24 and 107,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,652.55, 225,699.24 and 107,869.70 is: 161,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,652.55 : 225,699.24 = 107,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,652.55/225,699.24 = 107,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,652.55x = 225,699.24 × 107,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,652.55x = 24,346,109,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,109,309.03/150,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,604.36

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