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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,748.28, 208,022.20 and 83,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,748.28, 208,022.20 and 83,675 is: 115,465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,748.28 : 208,022.20 = 83,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,748.28/208,022.20 = 83,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,748.28x = 208,022.20 × 83,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,748.28x = 17,406,257,585
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,257,585/150,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,465.71

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