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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,520.24, 225,792.68 and 75,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,520.24, 225,792.68 and 75,601.86 is: 113,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,520.24 : 225,792.68 = 75,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,520.24/225,792.68 = 75,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,520.24x = 225,792.68 × 75,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,520.24x = 17,070,346,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,346,582.38/150,520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,408.98

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