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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,609.58, 225,767.49 and 71,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,609.58, 225,767.49 and 71,702.62 is: 107,484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,609.58 : 225,767.49 = 71,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,609.58/225,767.49 = 71,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,609.58x = 225,767.49 × 71,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,609.58x = 16,188,120,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,120,543.82/150,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,484.00

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