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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,514.38, 225,742.81 and 75,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,514.38, 225,742.81 and 75,613.73 is: 113,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,514.38 : 225,742.81 = 75,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,514.38/225,742.81 = 75,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,514.38x = 225,742.81 × 75,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,514.38x = 17,069,254,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,254,567.03/150,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,406.14

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