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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,565.15, 207,770.02 and 86,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,565.15, 207,770.02 and 86,037.72 is: 118,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,565.15 : 207,770.02 = 86,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,565.15/207,770.02 = 86,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,565.15x = 207,770.02 × 86,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,565.15x = 17,876,058,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876,058,805.15/150,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,726.40

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