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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.33, 207,752.24 and 86,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.33, 207,752.24 and 86,883.13 is: 119,898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.33 : 207,752.24 = 86,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.33/207,752.24 = 86,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.33x = 207,752.24 × 86,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.33x = 18,050,165,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,165,352.61/150,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,898.54

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