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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,095.66, 225,143.45 and 56,579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,095.66, 225,143.45 and 56,579.54 is: 84,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,095.66 : 225,143.45 = 56,579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,095.66/225,143.45 = 56,579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,095.66x = 225,143.45 × 56,579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,095.66x = 12,738,512,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,512,552.12/150,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,869.29

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