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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,050.94, 207,145.49 and 115,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,050.94, 207,145.49 and 115,982.43 is: 160,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,050.94 : 207,145.49 = 115,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,050.94/207,145.49 = 115,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,050.94x = 207,145.49 × 115,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,050.94x = 24,025,236,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,236,713.83/150,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,113.87

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