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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,401.88, 207,476.96 and 101,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,401.88, 207,476.96 and 101,987.44 is: 140,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,401.88 : 207,476.96 = 101,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,401.88/207,476.96 = 101,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,401.88x = 207,476.96 × 101,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,401.88x = 21,160,042,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,160,042,462.06/150,401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,690.01

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