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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,748.96, 208,033.88 and 83,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,748.96, 208,033.88 and 83,680.96 is: 115,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,748.96 : 208,033.88 = 83,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,748.96/208,033.88 = 83,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,748.96x = 208,033.88 × 83,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,748.96x = 17,408,474,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408,474,790.92/150,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,479.90

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