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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,162.06, 225,087.57 and 123,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,162.06, 225,087.57 and 123,587.58 is: 185,253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,162.06 : 225,087.57 = 123,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,162.06/225,087.57 = 123,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,162.06x = 225,087.57 × 123,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,162.06x = 27,818,028,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,028,064.38/150,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,253.37

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