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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,310, 206,047.80 and 82,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,310, 206,047.80 and 82,242 is: 113,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,310 : 206,047.80 = 82,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,310/206,047.80 = 82,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,310x = 206,047.80 × 82,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,310x = 16,945,783,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945,783,167.60/149,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,493.96

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