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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,102.56, 360,123.98 and 150,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,102.56, 360,123.98 and 150,153.28 is: 225,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,102.56 : 360,123.98 = 150,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,102.56/360,123.98 = 150,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,102.56x = 360,123.98 × 150,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,102.56x = 54,073,795,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073,795,152.58/240,102.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,211.24

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