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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,108.76, 225,158.82 and 37,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,108.76, 225,158.82 and 37,788.76 is: 56,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,108.76 : 225,158.82 = 37,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,108.76/225,158.82 = 37,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,108.76x = 225,158.82 × 37,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,108.76x = 8,508,472,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508,472,610.86/150,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,682.05

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