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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,273.52, 207,330.51 and 86,602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,273.52, 207,330.51 and 86,602.66 is: 119,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,273.52 : 207,330.51 = 86,602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,273.52/207,330.51 = 86,602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,273.52x = 207,330.51 × 86,602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,273.52x = 17,955,373,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955,373,665.16/150,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,484.61

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