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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,573.21, 207,837.56 and 96,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,573.21, 207,837.56 and 96,858.23 is: 133,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,573.21 : 207,837.56 = 96,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,573.21/207,837.56 = 96,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,573.21x = 207,837.56 × 96,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,573.21x = 20,130,778,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,778,189.12/150,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,694.29

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