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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,015.63, 206,924.03 and 96,215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,015.63, 206,924.03 and 96,215.43 is: 132,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,015.63 : 206,924.03 = 96,215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,015.63/206,924.03 = 96,215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,015.63x = 206,924.03 × 96,215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,015.63x = 19,909,285,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,285,179.48/150,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,714.74

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