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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,636.99, 207,878.94 and 82,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,636.99, 207,878.94 and 82,654.37 is: 114,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,636.99 : 207,878.94 = 82,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,636.99/207,878.94 = 82,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,636.99x = 207,878.94 × 82,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,636.99x = 17,182,102,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,102,821.97/150,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,062.97

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