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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,785.34, 225,833.48 and 71,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,785.34, 225,833.48 and 71,954.92 is: 107,767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,785.34 : 225,833.48 = 71,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,785.34/225,833.48 = 71,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,785.34x = 225,833.48 × 71,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,785.34x = 16,249,829,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,829,986.72/150,785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,767.97

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