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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,620.12, 225,791.94 and 52,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,620.12, 225,791.94 and 52,055 is: 78,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,620.12 : 225,791.94 = 52,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,620.12/225,791.94 = 52,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,620.12x = 225,791.94 × 52,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,620.12x = 11,753,599,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,753,599,436.70/150,620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,034.72

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