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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,475.33, 225,647.37 and 56,915.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,475.33, 225,647.37 and 56,915.47 is: 85,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,475.33 : 225,647.37 = 56,915.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,475.33/225,647.37 = 56,915.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,475.33x = 225,647.37 × 56,915.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,475.33x = 12,842,826,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,826,117.81/150,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,348.38

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