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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,794.88, 208,113.57 and 86,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,794.88, 208,113.57 and 86,270.10 is: 119,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,794.88 : 208,113.57 = 86,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,794.88/208,113.57 = 86,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,794.88x = 208,113.57 × 86,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,794.88x = 17,953,978,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953,978,495.26/150,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,062.26

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