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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,473.23, 225,644.23 and 56,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,473.23, 225,644.23 and 56,913.37 is: 85,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,473.23 : 225,644.23 = 56,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,473.23/225,644.23 = 56,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,473.23x = 225,644.23 × 56,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,473.23x = 12,842,173,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,173,413.30/150,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,345.24

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