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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,691.52, 207,960.81 and 90,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,691.52, 207,960.81 and 90,272 is: 124,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,691.52 : 207,960.81 = 90,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,691.52/207,960.81 = 90,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,691.52x = 207,960.81 × 90,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,691.52x = 18,773,038,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,038,240.32/150,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,579.26

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