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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,343, 225,527.82 and 39,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,343, 225,527.82 and 39,535 is: 59,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,343 : 225,527.82 = 39,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,343/225,527.82 = 39,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,343x = 225,527.82 × 39,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,343x = 8,916,242,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,242,363.70/150,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,306.00

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