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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,032.70, 207,064.71 and 86,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,032.70, 207,064.71 and 86,373.18 is: 119,206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,032.70 : 207,064.71 = 86,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,032.70/207,064.71 = 86,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,032.70x = 207,064.71 × 86,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,032.70x = 17,884,837,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,837,468.48/150,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,206.26

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