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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,497.12, 225,757.98 and 75,578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,497.12, 225,757.98 and 75,578.69 is: 113,374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,497.12 : 225,757.98 = 75,578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,497.12/225,757.98 = 75,578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,497.12x = 225,757.98 × 75,578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,497.12x = 17,062,491,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,491,256.66/150,497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,374.21

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