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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,895.88, 225,237.38 and 133,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,895.88, 225,237.38 and 133,183.88 is: 198,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,895.88 : 225,237.38 = 133,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,895.88/225,237.38 = 133,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,895.88x = 225,237.38 × 133,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,895.88x = 29,997,988,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997,988,189.43/150,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,799.25

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