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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,392.67, 225,602.91 and 49,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,392.67, 225,602.91 and 49,191.29 is: 73,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,392.67 : 225,602.91 = 49,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,392.67/225,602.91 = 49,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,392.67x = 225,602.91 × 49,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,392.67x = 11,097,698,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,097,698,073.12/150,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,791.48

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