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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,643.70, 227,465.55 and 149,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,643.70, 227,465.55 and 149,675.40 is: 224,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,643.70 : 227,465.55 = 149,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,643.70/227,465.55 = 149,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,643.70x = 227,465.55 × 149,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,643.70x = 34,045,997,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,045,997,182.47/151,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,513.10

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