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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,399.13, 225,590.39 and 50,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,399.13, 225,590.39 and 50,549.02 is: 75,820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,399.13 : 225,590.39 = 50,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,399.13/225,590.39 = 50,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,399.13x = 225,590.39 × 50,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,399.13x = 11,403,373,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403,373,135.92/150,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,820.74

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