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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,388.47, 207,536.14 and 82,404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,388.47, 207,536.14 and 82,404.89 is: 113,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,388.47 : 207,536.14 = 82,404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,388.47/207,536.14 = 82,404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,388.47x = 207,536.14 × 82,404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,388.47x = 17,101,992,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,992,787.72/150,388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,718.78

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