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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,402.51, 225,632.25 and 60,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,402.51, 225,632.25 and 60,452.23 is: 90,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,402.51 : 225,632.25 = 60,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,402.51/225,632.25 = 60,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,402.51x = 225,632.25 × 60,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,402.51x = 13,639,972,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639,972,672.42/150,402.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,689.79

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