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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,322.33, 207,462.31 and 86,662.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,322.33, 207,462.31 and 86,662.41 is: 119,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,322.33 : 207,462.31 = 86,662.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,322.33/207,462.31 = 86,662.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,322.33x = 207,462.31 × 86,662.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,322.33x = 17,979,183,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,183,261.60/150,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,604.21

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