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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,110.09, 225,167.87 and 50,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,110.09, 225,167.87 and 50,251.67 is: 75,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,110.09 : 225,167.87 = 50,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,110.09/225,167.87 = 50,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,110.09x = 225,167.87 × 50,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,110.09x = 11,315,062,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,062,186.39/150,110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,378.42

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