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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,607.92, 207,977.16 and 96,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,607.92, 207,977.16 and 96,987.12 is: 133,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,607.92 : 207,977.16 = 96,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,607.92/207,977.16 = 96,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,607.92x = 207,977.16 × 96,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,607.92x = 20,171,105,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,105,774.18/150,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,931.24

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