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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,251.82, 207,341.10 and 82,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,251.82, 207,341.10 and 82,267.56 is: 113,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,251.82 : 207,341.10 = 82,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,251.82/207,341.10 = 82,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,251.82x = 207,341.10 × 82,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,251.82x = 17,057,446,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,446,384.72/150,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,525.72

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