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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,103.56, 225,155.28 and 71,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,103.56, 225,155.28 and 71,174.70 is: 106,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,103.56 : 225,155.28 = 71,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,103.56/225,155.28 = 71,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,103.56x = 225,155.28 × 71,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,103.56x = 16,025,359,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,359,507.42/150,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,762.02

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