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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,049.18, 206,970.12 and 96,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,049.18, 206,970.12 and 96,248.98 is: 132,760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,049.18 : 206,970.12 = 96,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,049.18/206,970.12 = 96,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,049.18x = 206,970.12 × 96,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,049.18x = 19,920,662,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920,662,940.48/150,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,760.89

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