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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,731.80, 225,903.30 and 115,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,731.80, 225,903.30 and 115,496.80 is: 173,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,731.80 : 225,903.30 = 115,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,731.80/225,903.30 = 115,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,731.80x = 225,903.30 × 115,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,731.80x = 26,091,108,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,091,108,259.44/150,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,096.24

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