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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,267.56, 225,043.52 and 86,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,267.56, 225,043.52 and 86,954.24 is: 130,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,267.56 : 225,043.52 = 86,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,267.56/225,043.52 = 86,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,267.56x = 225,043.52 × 86,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,267.56x = 19,568,488,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,488,248.52/150,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,224.30

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