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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,305.52, 225,461.93 and 50,468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,305.52, 225,461.93 and 50,468.97 is: 75,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,305.52 : 225,461.93 = 50,468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,305.52/225,461.93 = 50,468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,305.52x = 225,461.93 × 50,468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,305.52x = 11,378,831,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378,831,128.97/150,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,704.68

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