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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,627.12, 225,802.44 and 52,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,627.12, 225,802.44 and 52,062 is: 78,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,627.12 : 225,802.44 = 52,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,627.12/225,802.44 = 52,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,627.12x = 225,802.44 × 52,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,627.12x = 11,755,726,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,755,726,631.28/150,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,045.22

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