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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,607.72, 207,839.46 and 83,539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,607.72, 207,839.46 and 83,539.72 is: 115,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,607.72 : 207,839.46 = 83,539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,607.72/207,839.46 = 83,539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,607.72x = 207,839.46 × 83,539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,607.72x = 17,362,850,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,850,293.35/150,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,285.26

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