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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,533.48, 225,761.16 and 71,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,533.48, 225,761.16 and 71,490.44 is: 107,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,533.48 : 225,761.16 = 71,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,533.48/225,761.16 = 71,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,533.48x = 225,761.16 × 71,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,533.48x = 16,139,764,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,764,663.31/150,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,217.11

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