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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,110.59, 225,168.62 and 50,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,110.59, 225,168.62 and 50,252.17 is: 75,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,110.59 : 225,168.62 = 50,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,110.59/225,168.62 = 50,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,110.59x = 225,168.62 × 50,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,110.59x = 11,315,211,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,315,211,770.91/150,110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,379.17

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