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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,335.82, 225,502.77 and 38,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,335.82, 225,502.77 and 38,015.94 is: 57,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,335.82 : 225,502.77 = 38,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,335.82/225,502.77 = 38,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,335.82x = 225,502.77 × 38,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,335.82x = 8,572,699,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,699,774.15/150,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,023.67

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