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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,535.30, 225,802.95 and 50,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,535.30, 225,802.95 and 50,687.13 is: 76,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,535.30 : 225,802.95 = 50,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,535.30/225,802.95 = 50,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,535.30x = 225,802.95 × 50,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,535.30x = 11,445,304,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,445,304,422.83/150,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,030.70

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