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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,142.61, 225,248.94 and 43,528.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,142.61, 225,248.94 and 43,528.79 is: 65,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,142.61 : 225,248.94 = 43,528.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,142.61/225,248.94 = 43,528.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,142.61x = 225,248.94 × 43,528.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,142.61x = 9,804,812,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804,812,680.74/150,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,303.33

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