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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,565.87, 225,861.09 and 75,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,565.87, 225,861.09 and 75,647.35 is: 113,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,565.87 : 225,861.09 = 75,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,565.87/225,861.09 = 75,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,565.87x = 225,861.09 × 75,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,565.87x = 17,085,792,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085,792,926.61/150,565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,477.20

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