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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,307.78, 207,417.35 and 82,325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,307.78, 207,417.35 and 82,325.05 is: 113,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,307.78 : 207,417.35 = 82,325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,307.78/207,417.35 = 82,325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,307.78x = 207,417.35 × 82,325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,307.78x = 17,075,643,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075,643,709.62/150,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,604.52

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