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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,302.04, 207,416.88 and 86,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,302.04, 207,416.88 and 86,639.28 is: 119,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,302.04 : 207,416.88 = 86,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,302.04/207,416.88 = 86,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,302.04x = 207,416.88 × 86,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,302.04x = 17,970,449,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970,449,143.05/150,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,562.24

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