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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,506.97, 225,795.01 and 50,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,506.97, 225,795.01 and 50,664.49 is: 76,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,506.97 : 225,795.01 = 50,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,506.97/225,795.01 = 50,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,506.97x = 225,795.01 × 50,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,506.97x = 11,439,789,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439,789,026.19/150,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,008.37

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