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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,233.64, 207,322.50 and 82,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,233.64, 207,322.50 and 82,255.02 is: 113,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,233.64 : 207,322.50 = 82,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,233.64/207,322.50 = 82,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,233.64x = 207,322.50 × 82,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,233.64x = 17,053,316,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,316,383.95/150,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,511.97

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