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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,207.99, 225,318.89 and 83,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,207.99, 225,318.89 and 83,597.93 is: 125,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,207.99 : 225,318.89 = 83,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,207.99/225,318.89 = 83,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,207.99x = 225,318.89 × 83,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,207.99x = 18,836,192,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836,192,793.90/150,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,400.74

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