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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,770.66, 208,063.79 and 87,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,770.66, 208,063.79 and 87,108.50 is: 120,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,770.66 : 208,063.79 = 87,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,770.66/208,063.79 = 87,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,770.66x = 208,063.79 × 87,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,770.66x = 18,124,123,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,123,175.35/150,770.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,209.89

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