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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,301.80, 225,452.70 and 71,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,301.80, 225,452.70 and 71,569.80 is: 107,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,301.80 : 225,452.70 = 71,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,301.80/225,452.70 = 71,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,301.80x = 225,452.70 × 71,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,301.80x = 16,135,604,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,604,648.46/150,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,354.70

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