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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,269.56, 225,046.52 and 86,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,269.56, 225,046.52 and 86,956.24 is: 130,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,269.56 : 225,046.52 = 86,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,269.56/225,046.52 = 86,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,269.56x = 225,046.52 × 86,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,269.56x = 19,569,199,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,199,204.28/150,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,227.30

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