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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,284.59, 207,392.06 and 82,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,284.59, 207,392.06 and 82,301.36 is: 113,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,284.59 : 207,392.06 = 82,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,284.59/207,392.06 = 82,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,284.59x = 207,392.06 × 82,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,284.59x = 17,068,647,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,647,759.99/150,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,575.50

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