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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,204.92, 207,292.82 and 86,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,204.92, 207,292.82 and 86,546.84 is: 119,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,204.92 : 207,292.82 = 86,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,204.92/207,292.82 = 86,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,204.92x = 207,292.82 × 86,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,204.92x = 17,940,537,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940,537,056.49/150,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,440.41

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