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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,628.84, 225,903.66 and 71,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,628.84, 225,903.66 and 71,585.80 is: 107,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,628.84 : 225,903.66 = 71,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,628.84/225,903.66 = 71,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,628.84x = 225,903.66 × 71,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,628.84x = 16,171,494,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,494,224.03/150,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,359.88

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