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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,266.68, 225,363.47 and 50,400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,266.68, 225,363.47 and 50,400.97 is: 75,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,266.68 : 225,363.47 = 50,400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,266.68/225,363.47 = 50,400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,266.68x = 225,363.47 × 50,400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,266.68x = 11,358,536,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,358,536,675.15/150,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,589.19

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