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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,144.51, 225,183.96 and 50,318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,144.51, 225,183.96 and 50,318.91 is: 75,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,144.51 : 225,183.96 = 50,318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,144.51/225,183.96 = 50,318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,144.51x = 225,183.96 × 50,318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,144.51x = 11,331,011,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,331,011,416.68/150,144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,467.37

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