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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,007.80, 225,011.70 and 39,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,007.80, 225,011.70 and 39,199.80 is: 58,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,007.80 : 225,011.70 = 39,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,007.80/225,011.70 = 39,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,007.80x = 225,011.70 × 39,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,007.80x = 8,820,413,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,413,637.66/150,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,799.70

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