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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,731.69, 208,009.22 and 82,746.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,731.69, 208,009.22 and 82,746.97 is: 114,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,731.69 : 208,009.22 = 82,746.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,731.69/208,009.22 = 82,746.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,731.69x = 208,009.22 × 82,746.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,731.69x = 17,212,131,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,131,753.31/150,731.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,190.54

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