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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,461.94, 225,657.10 and 60,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,461.94, 225,657.10 and 60,504.87 is: 90,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,461.94 : 225,657.10 = 60,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,461.94/225,657.10 = 60,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,461.94x = 225,657.10 × 60,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,461.94x = 13,653,353,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653,353,500.08/150,461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,742.90

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