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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,037.36, 206,953.98 and 96,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,037.36, 206,953.98 and 96,237.16 is: 132,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,037.36 : 206,953.98 = 96,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,037.36/206,953.98 = 96,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,037.36x = 206,953.98 × 96,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,037.36x = 19,916,663,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,663,285.90/150,037.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,744.69

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