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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,517.37, 225,849.42 and 66,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,517.37, 225,849.42 and 66,266.84 is: 99,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,517.37 : 225,849.42 = 66,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,517.37/225,849.42 = 66,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,517.37x = 225,849.42 × 66,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,517.37x = 14,966,326,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966,326,249.99/150,517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,432.56

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