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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,375.69, 225,563.48 and 38,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,375.69, 225,563.48 and 38,056.48 is: 57,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,375.69 : 225,563.48 = 38,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,375.69/225,563.48 = 38,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,375.69x = 225,563.48 × 38,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,375.69x = 8,584,152,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,152,936.73/150,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,084.71

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