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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,832.60, 225,904.44 and 72,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,832.60, 225,904.44 and 72,002.18 is: 107,838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,832.60 : 225,904.44 = 72,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,832.60/225,904.44 = 72,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,832.60x = 225,904.44 × 72,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,832.60x = 16,265,612,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265,612,151.68/150,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,838.84

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