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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,344.64, 225,542.88 and 50,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,344.64, 225,542.88 and 50,514.48 is: 75,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,344.64 : 225,542.88 = 50,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,344.64/225,542.88 = 50,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,344.64x = 225,542.88 × 50,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,344.64x = 11,393,181,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393,181,300.90/150,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,780.43

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