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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,042.45, 225,063.98 and 61,296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,042.45, 225,063.98 and 61,296.01 is: 91,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,042.45 : 225,063.98 = 61,296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,042.45/225,063.98 = 61,296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,042.45x = 225,063.98 × 61,296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,042.45x = 13,795,523,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,795,523,968.72/150,042.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,944.14

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