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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,340.82, 225,348.21 and 75,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,340.82, 225,348.21 and 75,280.01 is: 112,838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,340.82 : 225,348.21 = 75,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,340.82/225,348.21 = 75,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,340.82x = 225,348.21 × 75,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,340.82x = 16,964,214,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964,214,375.54/150,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,838.38

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