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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,676.62, 225,924.71 and 50,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,676.62, 225,924.71 and 50,834.60 is: 76,221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,676.62 : 225,924.71 = 50,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,676.62/225,924.71 = 50,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,676.62x = 225,924.71 × 50,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,676.62x = 11,484,790,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484,790,879.17/150,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,221.46

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