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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,276.42, 225,378.09 and 50,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,276.42, 225,378.09 and 50,410.71 is: 75,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,276.42 : 225,378.09 = 50,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,276.42/225,378.09 = 50,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,276.42x = 225,378.09 × 50,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,276.42x = 11,361,469,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,361,469,535.34/150,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,603.81

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