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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,543.23, 206,363.96 and 82,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,543.23, 206,363.96 and 82,475.23 is: 113,812.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,543.23 : 206,363.96 = 82,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,543.23/206,363.96 = 82,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,543.23x = 206,363.96 × 82,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,543.23x = 17,019,914,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,914,652.33/149,543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,812.67

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