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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,473.59, 225,722.67 and 61,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,473.59, 225,722.67 and 61,727.86 is: 92,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,473.59 : 225,722.67 = 61,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,473.59/225,722.67 = 61,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,473.59x = 225,722.67 × 61,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,473.59x = 13,933,377,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,933,377,372.59/150,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,596.83

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