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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,096.72, 225,197.80 and 93,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,096.72, 225,197.80 and 93,873 is: 140,842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,096.72 : 225,197.80 = 93,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,096.72/225,197.80 = 93,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,096.72x = 225,197.80 × 93,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,096.72x = 21,139,993,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139,993,079.40/150,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,842.47

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