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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,435.36, 225,615.96 and 61,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,435.36, 225,615.96 and 61,714.08 is: 92,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,435.36 : 225,615.96 = 61,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,435.36/225,615.96 = 61,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,435.36x = 225,615.96 × 61,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,435.36x = 13,923,681,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923,681,404.72/150,435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,555.91

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