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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,247.70, 225,044.04 and 75,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,247.70, 225,044.04 and 75,237.02 is: 112,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,247.70 : 225,044.04 = 75,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,247.70/225,044.04 = 75,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,247.70x = 225,044.04 × 75,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,247.70x = 16,931,642,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,931,642,938.36/150,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,691.53

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