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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,460.94, 225,655.60 and 60,503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,460.94, 225,655.60 and 60,503.87 is: 90,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,460.94 : 225,655.60 = 60,503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,460.94/225,655.60 = 60,503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,460.94x = 225,655.60 × 60,503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,460.94x = 13,653,037,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653,037,087.17/150,460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,741.40

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