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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,302.80, 225,454.20 and 71,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,302.80, 225,454.20 and 71,570.80 is: 107,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,302.80 : 225,454.20 = 71,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,302.80/225,454.20 = 71,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,302.80x = 225,454.20 × 71,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,302.80x = 16,135,937,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,937,457.36/150,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,356.20

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