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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,322.64, 225,466.04 and 39,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,322.64, 225,466.04 and 39,523.28 is: 59,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,322.64 : 225,466.04 = 39,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,322.64/225,466.04 = 39,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,322.64x = 225,466.04 × 39,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,322.64x = 8,911,157,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911,157,429.41/150,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,280.21

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