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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,053.72, 206,871.52 and 96,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,053.72, 206,871.52 and 96,245.31 is: 132,688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,053.72 : 206,871.52 = 96,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,053.72/206,871.52 = 96,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,053.72x = 206,871.52 × 96,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,053.72x = 19,910,414,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910,414,288.19/150,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,688.58

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