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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,305.63, 207,421.97 and 86,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,305.63, 207,421.97 and 86,647.73 is: 119,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,305.63 : 207,421.97 = 86,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,305.63/207,421.97 = 86,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,305.63x = 207,421.97 × 86,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,305.63x = 17,972,641,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972,641,382.28/150,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,573.98

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