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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,793.53, 208,086.95 and 86,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,793.53, 208,086.95 and 86,264.06 is: 119,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,793.53 : 208,086.95 = 86,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,793.53/208,086.95 = 86,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,793.53x = 208,086.95 × 86,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,793.53x = 17,950,423,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950,423,668.26/150,793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,039.75

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