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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,691.54, 207,954.58 and 82,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,691.54, 207,954.58 and 82,708.96 is: 114,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,691.54 : 207,954.58 = 82,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,691.54/207,954.58 = 82,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,691.54x = 207,954.58 × 82,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,691.54x = 17,199,705,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,705,999.26/150,691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,138.50

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