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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,571.37, 225,785.58 and 87,411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,571.37, 225,785.58 and 87,411.05 is: 131,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,571.37 : 225,785.58 = 87,411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,571.37/225,785.58 = 87,411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,571.37x = 225,785.58 × 87,411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,571.37x = 19,736,154,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736,154,012.64/150,571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,075.08

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