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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,592.08, 225,741.24 and 71,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,592.08, 225,741.24 and 71,685.12 is: 107,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,592.08 : 225,741.24 = 71,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,592.08/225,741.24 = 71,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,592.08x = 225,741.24 × 71,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,592.08x = 16,182,287,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,287,878.35/150,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,457.76

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