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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,561.64, 207,253.59 and 130,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,561.64, 207,253.59 and 130,134.40 is: 179,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,561.64 : 207,253.59 = 130,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,561.64/207,253.59 = 130,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,561.64x = 207,253.59 × 130,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,561.64x = 26,970,821,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,821,582.50/150,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,134.75

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