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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,229.50, 207,316.72 and 82,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,229.50, 207,316.72 and 82,246.26 is: 113,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,229.50 : 207,316.72 = 82,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,229.50/207,316.72 = 82,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,229.50x = 207,316.72 × 82,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,229.50x = 17,051,024,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,024,855.47/150,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,499.84

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