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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,645.93, 225,811.21 and 50,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,645.93, 225,811.21 and 50,771.58 is: 76,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,645.93 : 225,811.21 = 50,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,645.93/225,811.21 = 50,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,645.93x = 225,811.21 × 50,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,645.93x = 11,464,791,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464,791,913.41/150,645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,104.23

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