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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,511.68, 225,778.86 and 50,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,511.68, 225,778.86 and 50,672.16 is: 76,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,511.68 : 225,778.86 = 50,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,511.68/225,778.86 = 50,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,511.68x = 225,778.86 × 50,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,511.68x = 11,440,702,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440,702,518.54/150,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,012.06

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