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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,104.68, 225,156.92 and 56,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,104.68, 225,156.92 and 56,588.56 is: 84,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,104.68 : 225,156.92 = 56,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,104.68/225,156.92 = 56,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,104.68x = 225,156.92 × 56,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,104.68x = 12,741,305,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741,305,876.84/150,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,882.80

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