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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,075.66, 225,176.67 and 65,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,075.66, 225,176.67 and 65,792.37 is: 98,716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,075.66 : 225,176.67 = 65,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,075.66/225,176.67 = 65,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,075.66x = 225,176.67 × 65,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,075.66x = 14,814,906,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,906,788.01/150,075.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,716.25

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