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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,644.13, 207,907.35 and 86,981.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,644.13, 207,907.35 and 86,981.79 is: 120,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,644.13 : 207,907.35 = 86,981.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,644.13/207,907.35 = 86,981.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,644.13x = 207,907.35 × 86,981.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,644.13x = 18,084,153,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,153,457.16/150,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,045.52

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