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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,238.64, 207,469.82 and 96,616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,238.64, 207,469.82 and 96,616.74 is: 133,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,238.64 : 207,469.82 = 96,616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,238.64/207,469.82 = 96,616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,238.64x = 207,469.82 × 96,616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,238.64x = 20,045,057,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,057,656.79/150,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.45

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