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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,071.28, 225,052.08 and 65,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,071.28, 225,052.08 and 65,773.32 is: 98,635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,071.28 : 225,052.08 = 65,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,071.28/225,052.08 = 65,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,071.28x = 225,052.08 × 65,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,071.28x = 14,802,422,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,422,474.51/150,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,635.94

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