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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,183.86, 225,338.43 and 65,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,183.86, 225,338.43 and 65,900.48 is: 98,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,183.86 : 225,338.43 = 65,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,183.86/225,338.43 = 65,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,183.86x = 225,338.43 × 65,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,183.86x = 14,849,910,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,910,699.45/150,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,878.21

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