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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,359.16, 207,486.72 and 82,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,359.16, 207,486.72 and 82,362.54 is: 113,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,359.16 : 207,486.72 = 82,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,359.16/207,486.72 = 82,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,359.16x = 207,486.72 × 82,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,359.16x = 17,089,133,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089,133,275.47/150,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,655.42

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