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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,473.83, 225,645.13 and 56,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,473.83, 225,645.13 and 56,913.97 is: 85,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,473.83 : 225,645.13 = 56,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,473.83/225,645.13 = 56,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,473.83x = 225,645.13 × 56,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,473.83x = 12,842,359,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,359,874.90/150,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,346.14

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