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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,654.58, 225,515.26 and 88,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,654.58, 225,515.26 and 88,446.58 is: 132,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,654.58 : 225,515.26 = 88,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,654.58/225,515.26 = 88,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,654.58x = 225,515.26 × 88,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,654.58x = 19,946,053,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,053,484.81/150,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,395.93

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