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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,097.55, 225,146.30 and 71,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,097.55, 225,146.30 and 71,168.72 is: 106,753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,097.55 : 225,146.30 = 71,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,097.55/225,146.30 = 71,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,097.55x = 225,146.30 × 71,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,097.55x = 16,023,372,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,372,502.16/150,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,753.06

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