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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,502.03, 207,696.77 and 85,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,502.03, 207,696.77 and 85,085.65 is: 117,420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,502.03 : 207,696.77 = 85,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,502.03/207,696.77 = 85,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,502.03x = 207,696.77 × 85,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,502.03x = 17,672,014,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,014,252.92/150,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,420.44

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