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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,467.52, 225,506.88 and 71,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,467.52, 225,506.88 and 71,605.92 is: 107,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,467.52 : 225,506.88 = 71,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,467.52/225,506.88 = 71,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,467.52x = 225,506.88 × 71,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,467.52x = 16,147,627,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,627,608.73/150,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,316.37

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