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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,734.88, 207,971.55 and 97,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,734.88, 207,971.55 and 97,050.96 is: 133,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,734.88 : 207,971.55 = 97,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,734.88/207,971.55 = 97,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,734.88x = 207,971.55 × 97,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,734.88x = 20,183,838,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183,838,580.19/150,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,902.91

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