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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,798.61, 208,182.88 and 116,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,798.61, 208,182.88 and 116,267.92 is: 160,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,798.61 : 208,182.88 = 116,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,798.61/208,182.88 = 116,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,798.61x = 208,182.88 × 116,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,798.61x = 24,204,990,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204,990,579.11/150,798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,512.03

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