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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,413.52, 225,571.06 and 70,426.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,413.52, 225,571.06 and 70,426.73 is: 105,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,413.52 : 225,571.06 = 70,426.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,413.52/225,571.06 = 70,426.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,413.52x = 225,571.06 × 70,426.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,413.52x = 15,886,231,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,231,098.61/150,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,617.04

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