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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,239.82, 207,471.42 and 96,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,239.82, 207,471.42 and 96,617.94 is: 133,423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,239.82 : 207,471.42 = 96,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,239.82/207,471.42 = 96,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,239.82x = 207,471.42 × 96,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,239.82x = 20,045,461,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,461,209.27/150,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,423.09

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