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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,642.21, 225,805.64 and 50,767.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,642.21, 225,805.64 and 50,767.90 is: 76,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,642.21 : 225,805.64 = 50,767.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,642.21/225,805.64 = 50,767.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,642.21x = 225,805.64 × 50,767.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,642.21x = 11,463,677,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463,677,332.60/150,642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,098.70

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