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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,534.48, 225,512.53 and 146,488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,534.48, 225,512.53 and 146,488.89 is: 218,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,534.48 : 225,512.53 = 146,488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,534.48/225,512.53 = 146,488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,534.48x = 225,512.53 × 146,488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,534.48x = 33,035,080,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,080,200.79/151,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,003.72

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