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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,133.62, 225,183.66 and 37,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,133.62, 225,183.66 and 37,813.80 is: 56,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,133.62 : 225,183.66 = 37,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,133.62/225,183.66 = 37,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,133.62x = 225,183.66 × 37,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,133.62x = 8,515,049,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,049,882.51/150,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,716.48

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