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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,618.83, 225,770.61 and 50,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,618.83, 225,770.61 and 50,744.51 is: 76,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,618.83 : 225,770.61 = 50,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,618.83/225,770.61 = 50,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,618.83x = 225,770.61 × 50,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,618.83x = 11,456,618,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,456,618,976.85/150,618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,063.66

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