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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,671.64, 225,732 and 70,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,671.64, 225,732 and 70,562.64 is: 105,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,671.64 : 225,732 = 70,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,671.64/225,732 = 70,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,671.64x = 225,732 × 70,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,671.64x = 15,928,245,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,245,852.48/150,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,714.96

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