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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,238.82, 207,470.04 and 96,616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,238.82, 207,470.04 and 96,616.94 is: 133,421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,238.82 : 207,470.04 = 96,616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,238.82/207,470.04 = 96,616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,238.82x = 207,470.04 × 96,616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,238.82x = 20,045,120,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,120,406.48/150,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.71

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