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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,209.86, 225,233.97 and 60,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,209.86, 225,233.97 and 60,207.40 is: 90,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,209.86 : 225,233.97 = 60,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,209.86/225,233.97 = 60,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,209.86x = 225,233.97 × 60,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,209.86x = 13,560,751,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560,751,725.38/150,209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,278.71

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