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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,474.62, 225,709.68 and 36,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,474.62, 225,709.68 and 36,622.82 is: 54,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,474.62 : 225,709.68 = 36,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,474.62/225,709.68 = 36,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,474.62x = 225,709.68 × 36,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,474.62x = 8,266,124,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,124,982.90/150,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,933.68

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