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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,572.72, 225,557.96 and 90,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,572.72, 225,557.96 and 90,568.06 is: 135,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,572.72 : 225,557.96 = 90,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,572.72/225,557.96 = 90,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,572.72x = 225,557.96 × 90,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,572.72x = 20,428,345,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,345,838.02/150,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,670.96

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