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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,718.16, 207,912.56 and 89,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,718.16, 207,912.56 and 89,428.80 is: 123,365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,718.16 : 207,912.56 = 89,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,718.16/207,912.56 = 89,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,718.16x = 207,912.56 × 89,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,718.16x = 18,593,370,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,370,745.73/150,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,365.17

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