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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,265.77, 225,440.80 and 60,371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,265.77, 225,440.80 and 60,371.61 is: 90,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,265.77 : 225,440.80 = 60,371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,265.77/225,440.80 = 60,371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,265.77x = 225,440.80 × 60,371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,265.77x = 13,610,223,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,223,059.36/150,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,574.34

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