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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,369.52, 225,604.63 and 49,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,369.52, 225,604.63 and 49,172.24 is: 73,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,369.52 : 225,604.63 = 49,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,369.52/225,604.63 = 49,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,369.52x = 225,604.63 × 49,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,369.52x = 11,093,484,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,093,484,883.13/150,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,774.82

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