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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,003.63, 225,005.65 and 61,257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,003.63, 225,005.65 and 61,257.15 is: 91,885.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,003.63 : 225,005.65 = 61,257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,003.63/225,005.65 = 61,257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,003.63x = 225,005.65 × 61,257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,003.63x = 13,783,204,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,204,699.75/150,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,885.81

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