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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,729.50, 208,007.52 and 94,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,729.50, 208,007.52 and 94,173.68 is: 129,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,729.50 : 208,007.52 = 94,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,729.50/208,007.52 = 94,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,729.50x = 208,007.52 × 94,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,729.50x = 19,588,833,626.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,833,626.07/150,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,960.18

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