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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,434.28, 207,532.50 and 96,709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,434.28, 207,532.50 and 96,709.32 is: 133,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,434.28 : 207,532.50 = 96,709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,434.28/207,532.50 = 96,709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,434.28x = 207,532.50 × 96,709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,434.28x = 20,070,326,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,326,952.90/150,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,415.91

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