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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,037.56, 206,954.28 and 96,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,037.56, 206,954.28 and 96,237.36 is: 132,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,037.56 : 206,954.28 = 96,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,037.56/206,954.28 = 96,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,037.56x = 206,954.28 × 96,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,037.56x = 19,916,733,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,733,547.90/150,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,744.98

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