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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,442.21, 207,601.80 and 82,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,442.21, 207,601.80 and 82,446.22 is: 113,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,442.21 : 207,601.80 = 82,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,442.21/207,601.80 = 82,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,442.21x = 207,601.80 × 82,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,442.21x = 17,115,982,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,982,637.19/150,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,771.15

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