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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,772, 206,685.54 and 82,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,772, 206,685.54 and 82,704 is: 114,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,772 : 206,685.54 = 82,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,772/206,685.54 = 82,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,772x = 206,685.54 × 82,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,772x = 17,093,720,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,720,900.16/149,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,131.62

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