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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,748.80, 225,974.40 and 84,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,748.80, 225,974.40 and 84,220.80 is: 126,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,748.80 : 225,974.40 = 84,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,748.80/225,974.40 = 84,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,748.80x = 225,974.40 × 84,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,748.80x = 19,031,744,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,744,747.52/150,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,248.07

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