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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,330.20, 235,995.30 and 150,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,330.20, 235,995.30 and 150,504.60 is: 225,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,330.20 : 235,995.30 = 150,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,330.20/235,995.30 = 150,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,330.20x = 235,995.30 × 150,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,330.20x = 35,518,378,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,378,228.38/157,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,756.90

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