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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,774.94, 208,059.98 and 82,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,774.94, 208,059.98 and 82,791.60 is: 114,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,774.94 : 208,059.98 = 82,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,774.94/208,059.98 = 82,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,774.94x = 208,059.98 × 82,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,774.94x = 17,225,617,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,225,617,445.99/150,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,247.22

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