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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,184.80, 225,340.02 and 65,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,184.80, 225,340.02 and 65,901.48 is: 98,879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,184.80 : 225,340.02 = 65,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,184.80/225,340.02 = 65,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,184.80x = 225,340.02 × 65,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,184.80x = 14,850,240,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,240,821.23/150,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,879.79

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