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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,384.78, 207,530.91 and 82,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,384.78, 207,530.91 and 82,404.32 is: 113,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,384.78 : 207,530.91 = 82,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,384.78/207,530.91 = 82,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,384.78x = 207,530.91 × 82,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,384.78x = 17,101,442,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,442,479.88/150,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,717.91

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