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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,303.69, 207,456.53 and 86,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,303.69, 207,456.53 and 86,679.81 is: 119,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,303.69 : 207,456.53 = 86,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,303.69/207,456.53 = 86,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,303.69x = 207,456.53 × 86,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,303.69x = 17,982,292,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982,292,170.26/150,303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,639.73

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