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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,194.97, 225,367.52 and 70,199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,194.97, 225,367.52 and 70,199.37 is: 105,334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,194.97 : 225,367.52 = 70,199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,194.97/225,367.52 = 70,199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,194.97x = 225,367.52 × 70,199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,194.97x = 15,820,657,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,657,571.47/150,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,334.14

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