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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,182.53, 225,200.88 and 56,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,182.53, 225,200.88 and 56,695.57 is: 85,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,182.53 : 225,200.88 = 56,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,182.53/225,200.88 = 56,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,182.53x = 225,200.88 × 56,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,182.53x = 12,767,891,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767,891,693.10/150,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,015.83

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