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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,472.59, 225,721.17 and 61,726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,472.59, 225,721.17 and 61,726.86 is: 92,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,472.59 : 225,721.17 = 61,726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,472.59/225,721.17 = 61,726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,472.59x = 225,721.17 × 61,726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,472.59x = 13,933,059,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,933,059,059.63/150,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,595.33

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