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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,239.72, 225,032.05 and 75,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,239.72, 225,032.05 and 75,229.04 is: 112,679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,239.72 : 225,032.05 = 75,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,239.72/225,032.05 = 75,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,239.72x = 225,032.05 × 75,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,239.72x = 16,928,945,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928,945,219.32/150,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,679.55

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