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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,814.15, 208,071.42 and 96,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,814.15, 208,071.42 and 96,398.15 is: 132,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,814.15 : 208,071.42 = 96,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,814.15/208,071.42 = 96,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,814.15x = 208,071.42 × 96,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,814.15x = 20,057,699,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,699,955.87/150,814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,996.14

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