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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,068.56, 225,057.48 and 50,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,068.56, 225,057.48 and 50,203.12 is: 75,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,068.56 : 225,057.48 = 50,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,068.56/225,057.48 = 50,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,068.56x = 225,057.48 × 50,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,068.56x = 11,298,587,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,298,587,675.34/150,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,289.51

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