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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,125.12, 225,060.50 and 65,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,125.12, 225,060.50 and 65,821.40 is: 98,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,125.12 : 225,060.50 = 65,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,125.12/225,060.50 = 65,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,125.12x = 225,060.50 × 65,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,125.12x = 14,813,796,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813,796,233.95/150,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,676.33

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