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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,115.25, 225,173.09 and 37,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,115.25, 225,173.09 and 37,795.48 is: 56,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,115.25 : 225,173.09 = 37,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,115.25/225,173.09 = 37,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,115.25x = 225,173.09 × 37,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,115.25x = 8,510,524,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,524,551.19/150,115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,693.27

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