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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,801.82, 208,097.31 and 82,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,801.82, 208,097.31 and 82,805.56 is: 114,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,801.82 : 208,097.31 = 82,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,801.82/208,097.31 = 82,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,801.82x = 208,097.31 × 82,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,801.82x = 17,231,614,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,614,289.04/150,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,266.62

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