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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,130.41, 225,169.65 and 70,175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,130.41, 225,169.65 and 70,175.59 is: 105,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,130.41 : 225,169.65 = 70,175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,130.41/225,169.65 = 70,175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,130.41x = 225,169.65 × 70,175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,130.41x = 15,801,412,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,412,911.84/150,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,251.25

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