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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,098.44, 225,225.27 and 65,917.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,098.44, 225,225.27 and 65,917.78 is: 98,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,098.44 : 225,225.27 = 65,917.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,098.44/225,225.27 = 65,917.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,098.44x = 225,225.27 × 65,917.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,098.44x = 14,846,348,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,348,672.17/150,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,910.74

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