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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,773.46, 225,864.54 and 87,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,773.46, 225,864.54 and 87,460.56 is: 131,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,773.46 : 225,864.54 = 87,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,773.46/225,864.54 = 87,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,773.46x = 225,864.54 × 87,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,773.46x = 19,754,239,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,239,152.54/150,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,019.34

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