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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,481.77, 207,660.34 and 82,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,481.77, 207,660.34 and 82,496.42 is: 113,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,481.77 : 207,660.34 = 82,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,481.77/207,660.34 = 82,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,481.77x = 207,660.34 × 82,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,481.77x = 17,131,234,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,234,625.98/150,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,842.59

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