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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,637.41, 225,821.88 and 57,208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,637.41, 225,821.88 and 57,208.77 is: 85,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,637.41 : 225,821.88 = 57,208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,637.41/225,821.88 = 57,208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,637.41x = 225,821.88 × 57,208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,637.41x = 12,918,991,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,918,991,993.89/150,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,762.18

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