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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,265.59, 207,371.46 and 82,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,265.59, 207,371.46 and 82,285.43 is: 113,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,265.59 : 207,371.46 = 82,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,265.59/207,371.46 = 82,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,265.59x = 207,371.46 × 82,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,265.59x = 17,063,649,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,649,755.83/150,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,556.60

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