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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,723.99, 225,646.16 and 112,940.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,723.99, 225,646.16 and 112,940.73 is: 169,081.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,723.99 : 225,646.16 = 112,940.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,723.99/225,646.16 = 112,940.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,723.99x = 225,646.16 × 112,940.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,723.99x = 25,484,641,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484,641,467.39/150,723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,081.52

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