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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,487.51, 223,977.51 and 90,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,487.51, 223,977.51 and 90,198.60 is: 135,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,487.51 : 223,977.51 = 90,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,487.51/223,977.51 = 90,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,487.51x = 223,977.51 × 90,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,487.51x = 20,202,457,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,457,833.49/149,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,144.79

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