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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,375.72, 207,508.86 and 82,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,375.72, 207,508.86 and 82,391.88 is: 113,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,375.72 : 207,508.86 = 82,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,375.72/207,508.86 = 82,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,375.72x = 207,508.86 × 82,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,375.72x = 17,097,045,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,045,092.06/150,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,695.52

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