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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,015.92, 206,924.42 and 96,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,015.92, 206,924.42 and 96,215.72 is: 132,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,015.92 : 206,924.42 = 96,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,015.92/206,924.42 = 96,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,015.92x = 206,924.42 × 96,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,015.92x = 19,909,381,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,381,261.80/150,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,715.13

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