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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,777.97, 208,077.21 and 81,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,777.97, 208,077.21 and 81,870.34 is: 112,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,777.97 : 208,077.21 = 81,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,777.97/208,077.21 = 81,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,777.97x = 208,077.21 × 81,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,777.97x = 17,035,350,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,350,888.57/150,777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,983.02

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