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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,618.16, 208,069.36 and 120,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,618.16, 208,069.36 and 120,363.84 is: 166,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,618.16 : 208,069.36 = 120,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,618.16/208,069.36 = 120,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,618.16x = 208,069.36 × 120,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,618.16x = 25,044,027,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,027,155.94/150,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,274.95

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