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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,274, 207,378.12 and 83,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,274, 207,378.12 and 83,206 is: 114,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,274 : 207,378.12 = 83,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,274/207,378.12 = 83,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,274x = 207,378.12 × 83,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,274x = 17,255,103,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,103,852.72/150,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,824.28

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