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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,474.14, 225,645.60 and 56,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,474.14, 225,645.60 and 56,914.28 is: 85,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,474.14 : 225,645.60 = 56,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,474.14/225,645.60 = 56,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,474.14x = 225,645.60 × 56,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,474.14x = 12,842,456,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,456,574.60/150,474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,346.60

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