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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,119.62, 225,162.69 and 37,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,119.62, 225,162.69 and 37,799.80 is: 56,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,119.62 : 225,162.69 = 37,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,119.62/225,162.69 = 37,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,119.62x = 225,162.69 × 37,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,119.62x = 8,511,104,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,104,649.46/150,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,695.48

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