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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,735.20, 225,843.60 and 98,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,735.20, 225,843.60 and 98,117.60 is: 147,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,735.20 : 225,843.60 = 98,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,735.20/225,843.60 = 98,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,735.20x = 225,843.60 × 98,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,735.20x = 22,159,232,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,232,007.36/150,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,007.68

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