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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,052.68, 207,064.96 and 82,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,052.68, 207,064.96 and 82,056.42 is: 113,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,052.68 : 207,064.96 = 82,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,052.68/207,064.96 = 82,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,052.68x = 207,064.96 × 82,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,052.68x = 16,991,009,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,991,009,119.90/150,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,233.63

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