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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,512.58, 225,792.23 and 50,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,512.58, 225,792.23 and 50,664.96 is: 76,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,512.58 : 225,792.23 = 50,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,512.58/225,792.23 = 50,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,512.58x = 225,792.23 × 50,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,512.58x = 11,439,754,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439,754,047.94/150,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,005.30

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