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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,470.46, 225,703.26 and 36,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,470.46, 225,703.26 and 36,619.49 is: 54,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,470.46 : 225,703.26 = 36,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,470.46/225,703.26 = 36,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,470.46x = 225,703.26 × 36,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,470.46x = 8,265,138,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265,138,836.80/150,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,928.65

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