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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,503.93, 225,768.18 and 75,585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,503.93, 225,768.18 and 75,585.54 is: 113,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,503.93 : 225,768.18 = 75,585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,503.93/225,768.18 = 75,585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,503.93x = 225,768.18 × 75,585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,503.93x = 17,064,809,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,809,800.12/150,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,384.48

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