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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,585.74, 225,922.35 and 71,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,585.74, 225,922.35 and 71,766.26 is: 107,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,585.74 : 225,922.35 = 71,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,585.74/225,922.35 = 71,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,585.74x = 225,922.35 × 71,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,585.74x = 16,213,602,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,602,109.91/150,585.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,670.24

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