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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,507.43, 225,773.43 and 75,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,507.43, 225,773.43 and 75,589.04 is: 113,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,507.43 : 225,773.43 = 75,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,507.43/225,773.43 = 75,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,507.43x = 225,773.43 × 75,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,507.43x = 17,065,997,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,997,112.18/150,507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,389.73

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