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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,655.37, 207,897.41 and 82,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,655.37, 207,897.41 and 82,670.64 is: 114,081.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,655.37 : 207,897.41 = 82,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,655.37/207,897.41 = 82,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,655.37x = 207,897.41 × 82,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,655.37x = 17,187,011,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,011,525.69/150,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,081.64

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