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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,535.53, 207,567.77 and 123,224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,535.53, 207,567.77 and 123,224.76 is: 169,909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,535.53 : 207,567.77 = 123,224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,535.53/207,567.77 = 123,224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,535.53x = 207,567.77 × 123,224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,535.53x = 25,577,488,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577,488,025.86/150,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,909.97

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