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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,690, 207,958.68 and 83,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,690, 207,958.68 and 83,622 is: 115,401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,690 : 207,958.68 = 83,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,690/207,958.68 = 83,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,690x = 207,958.68 × 83,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,690x = 17,389,920,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,920,738.96/150,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,401.96

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