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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,297.52, 225,449.93 and 50,460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,297.52, 225,449.93 and 50,460.97 is: 75,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,297.52 : 225,449.93 = 50,460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,297.52/225,449.93 = 50,460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,297.52x = 225,449.93 × 50,460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,297.52x = 11,376,421,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,376,421,901.93/150,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,692.68

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