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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,542.97, 225,814.85 and 50,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,542.97, 225,814.85 and 50,773.25 is: 76,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,542.97 : 225,814.85 = 50,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,542.97/225,814.85 = 50,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,542.97x = 225,814.85 × 50,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,542.97x = 11,465,353,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465,353,832.76/150,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,160.01

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