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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,723.74, 225,874.51 and 113,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,723.74, 225,874.51 and 113,259.94 is: 169,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,723.74 : 225,874.51 = 113,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,723.74/225,874.51 = 113,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,723.74x = 225,874.51 × 113,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,723.74x = 25,582,532,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,582,532,602.29/150,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,731.27

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