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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,708.80, 225,868.80 and 115,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,708.80, 225,868.80 and 115,473.80 is: 173,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,708.80 : 225,868.80 = 115,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,708.80/225,868.80 = 115,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,708.80x = 225,868.80 × 115,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,708.80x = 26,081,928,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,081,928,637.44/150,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,061.75

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