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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,566.62, 207,780.52 and 82,582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,566.62, 207,780.52 and 82,582.21 is: 113,962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,566.62 : 207,780.52 = 82,582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,566.62/207,780.52 = 82,582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,566.62x = 207,780.52 × 82,582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,566.62x = 17,158,974,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,974,536.55/150,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,962.67

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