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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,230,003.60, 235,845,005.40 and 150,175,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,230,003.60, 235,845,005.40 and 150,175,616.40 is: 225,263,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,230,003.60 : 235,845,005.40 = 150,175,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,230,003.60/235,845,005.40 = 150,175,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,230,003.60x = 235,845,005.40 × 150,175,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,230,003.60x = 35,418,169,060,806,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418,169,060,806,332/157,230,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,263,424.60

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