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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,967.98, 225,008.79 and 90,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,967.98, 225,008.79 and 90,038.31 is: 135,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,967.98 : 225,008.79 = 90,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,967.98/225,008.79 = 90,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,967.98x = 225,008.79 × 90,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,967.98x = 20,259,411,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,411,186.74/149,967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,091.58

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