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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,344.48, 225,238.32 and 75,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,344.48, 225,238.32 and 75,377.12 is: 112,926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,344.48 : 225,238.32 = 75,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,344.48/225,238.32 = 75,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,344.48x = 225,238.32 × 75,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,344.48x = 16,977,815,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977,815,875.24/150,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,926.10

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