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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,595.85, 225,962.69 and 65,232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,595.85, 225,962.69 and 65,232.79 is: 97,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,595.85 : 225,962.69 = 65,232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,595.85/225,962.69 = 65,232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,595.85x = 225,962.69 × 65,232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,595.85x = 14,740,176,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,740,176,704.61/150,595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,879.04

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