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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,060.42, 206,963.80 and 127,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,060.42, 206,963.80 and 127,474.18 is: 175,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,060.42 : 206,963.80 = 127,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,060.42/206,963.80 = 127,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,060.42x = 206,963.80 × 127,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,060.42x = 26,382,540,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382,540,694.68/150,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,812.79

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