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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,603.10, 207,972.92 and 96,982.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,603.10, 207,972.92 and 96,982.41 is: 133,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,603.10 : 207,972.92 = 96,982.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,603.10/207,972.92 = 96,982.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,603.10x = 207,972.92 × 96,982.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,603.10x = 20,169,715,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169,715,473.17/150,603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,926.30

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