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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,263.59, 207,368.70 and 82,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,263.59, 207,368.70 and 82,283.43 is: 113,553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,263.59 : 207,368.70 = 82,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,263.59/207,368.70 = 82,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,263.59x = 207,368.70 × 82,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,263.59x = 17,063,007,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,007,910.64/150,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,553.84

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