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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,524.88, 225,758.52 and 75,624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,524.88, 225,758.52 and 75,624.27 is: 113,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,524.88 : 225,758.52 = 75,624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,524.88/225,758.52 = 75,624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,524.88x = 225,758.52 × 75,624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,524.88x = 17,072,823,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,823,271.28/150,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,421.94

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