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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,633.51, 225,950.19 and 57,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,633.51, 225,950.19 and 57,139.26 is: 85,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,633.51 : 225,950.19 = 57,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,633.51/225,950.19 = 57,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,633.51x = 225,950.19 × 57,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,633.51x = 12,910,626,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910,626,653.46/150,633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,708.86

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