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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,151.73, 207,209.36 and 82,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,151.73, 207,209.36 and 82,168.72 is: 113,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,151.73 : 207,209.36 = 82,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,151.73/207,209.36 = 82,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,151.73x = 207,209.36 × 82,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,151.73x = 17,026,127,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,127,570.62/150,151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,392.82

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