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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,267.92, 225,409.08 and 123,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,267.92, 225,409.08 and 123,924.56 is: 185,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,267.92 : 225,409.08 = 123,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,267.92/225,409.08 = 123,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,267.92x = 225,409.08 × 123,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,267.92x = 27,933,721,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933,721,059.00/150,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,892.78

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