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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,212.86, 225,238.46 and 60,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,212.86, 225,238.46 and 60,210.40 is: 90,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,212.86 : 225,238.46 = 60,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,212.86/225,238.46 = 60,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,212.86x = 225,238.46 × 60,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,212.86x = 13,561,697,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561,697,771.98/150,212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,283.20

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