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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,599.55, 225,788.61 and 71,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,599.55, 225,788.61 and 71,769.14 is: 107,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,599.55 : 225,788.61 = 71,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,599.55/225,788.61 = 71,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,599.55x = 225,788.61 × 71,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,599.55x = 16,204,654,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,654,348.39/150,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,600.95

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