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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,475.62, 225,711.18 and 36,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,475.62, 225,711.18 and 36,623.82 is: 54,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,475.62 : 225,711.18 = 36,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,475.62/225,711.18 = 36,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,475.62x = 225,711.18 × 36,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,475.62x = 8,266,405,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,405,628.31/150,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,935.18

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