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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,015.57, 206,923.94 and 96,215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,015.57, 206,923.94 and 96,215.37 is: 132,714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,015.57 : 206,923.94 = 96,215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,015.57/206,923.94 = 96,215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,015.57x = 206,923.94 × 96,215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,015.57x = 19,909,263,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,263,448.96/150,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,714.65

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