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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,325.43, 225,325.10 and 75,264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,325.43, 225,325.10 and 75,264.55 is: 112,815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,325.43 : 225,325.10 = 75,264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,325.43/225,325.10 = 75,264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,325.43x = 225,325.10 × 75,264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,325.43x = 16,958,991,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,991,691.89/150,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,815.19

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