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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,381.17, 225,565.99 and 50,602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,381.17, 225,565.99 and 50,602.61 is: 75,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,381.17 : 225,565.99 = 50,602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,381.17/225,565.99 = 50,602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,381.17x = 225,565.99 × 50,602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,381.17x = 11,414,226,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,226,566.90/150,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,901.97

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