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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,191.51, 207,264.94 and 81,280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,191.51, 207,264.94 and 81,280.98 is: 112,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,191.51 : 207,264.94 = 81,280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,191.51/207,264.94 = 81,280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,191.51x = 207,264.94 × 81,280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,191.51x = 16,846,696,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846,696,924.68/150,191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,168.11

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