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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,473.43, 225,783.57 and 66,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,473.43, 225,783.57 and 66,222.98 is: 99,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,473.43 : 225,783.57 = 66,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,473.43/225,783.57 = 66,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,473.43x = 225,783.57 × 66,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,473.43x = 14,952,059,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952,059,711.52/150,473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,366.78

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