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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,560.63, 225,769.46 and 87,400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,560.63, 225,769.46 and 87,400.13 is: 131,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,560.63 : 225,769.46 = 87,400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,560.63/225,769.46 = 87,400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,560.63x = 225,769.46 × 87,400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,560.63x = 19,732,279,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,279,717.03/150,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,058.70

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