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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,474.35, 225,645.90 and 56,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,474.35, 225,645.90 and 56,914.49 is: 85,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,474.35 : 225,645.90 = 56,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,474.35/225,645.90 = 56,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,474.35x = 225,645.90 × 56,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,474.35x = 12,842,520,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,520,190.86/150,474.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,346.91

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