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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,425.64, 225,534.78 and 71,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,425.64, 225,534.78 and 71,473.32 is: 107,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,425.64 : 225,534.78 = 71,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,425.64/225,534.78 = 71,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,425.64x = 225,534.78 × 71,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,425.64x = 16,119,719,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119,719,502.07/150,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,160.72

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