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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,821.64, 208,056.88 and 96,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,821.64, 208,056.88 and 96,316.52 is: 132,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,821.64 : 208,056.88 = 96,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,821.64/208,056.88 = 96,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,821.64x = 208,056.88 × 96,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,821.64x = 20,039,313,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,313,362.58/150,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,867.63

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