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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,018.89, 225,139.07 and 71,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,018.89, 225,139.07 and 71,133.41 is: 106,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,018.89 : 225,139.07 = 71,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,018.89/225,139.07 = 71,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,018.89x = 225,139.07 × 71,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,018.89x = 16,014,909,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,909,773.33/150,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,752.62

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