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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,210.86, 225,235.47 and 60,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,210.86, 225,235.47 and 60,208.40 is: 90,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,210.86 : 225,235.47 = 60,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,210.86/225,235.47 = 60,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,210.86x = 225,235.47 × 60,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,210.86x = 13,561,067,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561,067,271.95/150,210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,280.21

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