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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,955.40, 225,849.90 and 98,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,955.40, 225,849.90 and 98,467.40 is: 147,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,955.40 : 225,849.90 = 98,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,955.40/225,849.90 = 98,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,955.40x = 225,849.90 × 98,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,955.40x = 22,238,852,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,852,443.26/150,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,320.68

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