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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,611.02, 225,850.91 and 50,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,611.02, 225,850.91 and 50,752.60 is: 76,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,611.02 : 225,850.91 = 50,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,611.02/225,850.91 = 50,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,611.02x = 225,850.91 × 50,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,611.02x = 11,462,520,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,520,641.10/150,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,106.79

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