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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,385.93, 207,524.66 and 85,852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,385.93, 207,524.66 and 85,852.62 is: 118,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,385.93 : 207,524.66 = 85,852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,385.93/207,524.66 = 85,852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,385.93x = 207,524.66 × 85,852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,385.93x = 17,816,535,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816,535,990.24/150,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,472.10

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