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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,562.24, 225,805.55 and 61,840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,562.24, 225,805.55 and 61,840.24 is: 92,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,562.24 : 225,805.55 = 61,840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,562.24/225,805.55 = 61,840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,562.24x = 225,805.55 × 61,840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,562.24x = 13,963,867,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963,867,967.10/150,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,744.82

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