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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,338.31, 225,581.56 and 70,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,338.31, 225,581.56 and 70,381.69 is: 105,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,338.31 : 225,581.56 = 70,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,338.31/225,581.56 = 70,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,338.31x = 225,581.56 × 70,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,338.31x = 15,876,811,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,811,425.64/150,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,607.22

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