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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,625.66, 207,870.96 and 86,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,625.66, 207,870.96 and 86,098.23 is: 118,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,625.66 : 207,870.96 = 86,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,625.66/207,870.96 = 86,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,625.66x = 207,870.96 × 86,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,625.66x = 17,897,321,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,321,724.40/150,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,819.87

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