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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,653.52, 225,623.88 and 130,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,653.52, 225,623.88 and 130,824.36 is: 195,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,653.52 : 225,623.88 = 130,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,653.52/225,623.88 = 130,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,653.52x = 225,623.88 × 130,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,653.52x = 29,517,099,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517,099,701.72/150,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,927.05

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