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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,772.62, 208,071.99 and 82,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,772.62, 208,071.99 and 82,795.26 is: 114,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,772.62 : 208,071.99 = 82,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,772.62/208,071.99 = 82,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,772.62x = 208,071.99 × 82,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,772.62x = 17,227,374,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,374,510.77/150,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,260.63

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