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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,624.42, 225,934.46 and 36,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,624.42, 225,934.46 and 36,773.70 is: 55,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,624.42 : 225,934.46 = 36,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,624.42/225,934.46 = 36,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,624.42x = 225,934.46 × 36,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,624.42x = 8,308,446,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,308,446,051.70/150,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,160.02

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