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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,769.15, 208,061.71 and 87,107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,769.15, 208,061.71 and 87,107.00 is: 120,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,769.15 : 208,061.71 = 87,107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,769.15/208,061.71 = 87,107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,769.15x = 208,061.71 × 87,107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,769.15x = 18,123,630,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,630,604.87/150,769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,207.82

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