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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,414.12, 207,579.78 and 83,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,414.12, 207,579.78 and 83,344.68 is: 115,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,414.12 : 207,579.78 = 83,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,414.12/207,579.78 = 83,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,414.12x = 207,579.78 × 83,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,414.12x = 17,300,670,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,670,338.57/150,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,020.25

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