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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,389.35, 207,539.36 and 82,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,389.35, 207,539.36 and 82,404.97 is: 113,719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,389.35 : 207,539.36 = 82,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,389.35/207,539.36 = 82,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,389.35x = 207,539.36 × 82,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,389.35x = 17,102,274,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,274,734.62/150,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,719.99

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