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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,271.34, 207,371.71 and 82,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,271.34, 207,371.71 and 82,287.06 is: 113,554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,271.34 : 207,371.71 = 82,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,271.34/207,371.71 = 82,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,271.34x = 207,371.71 × 82,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,271.34x = 17,064,007,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,007,668.29/150,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,554.64

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