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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,181.36, 225,334.68 and 65,897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,181.36, 225,334.68 and 65,897.98 is: 98,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,181.36 : 225,334.68 = 65,897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,181.36/225,334.68 = 65,897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,181.36x = 225,334.68 × 65,897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,181.36x = 14,849,100,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,100,235.95/150,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,874.46

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