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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,217.74, 225,329.04 and 71,339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,217.74, 225,329.04 and 71,339.94 is: 107,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,217.74 : 225,329.04 = 71,339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,217.74/225,329.04 = 71,339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,217.74x = 225,329.04 × 71,339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,217.74x = 16,074,960,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074,960,193.86/150,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,011.06

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