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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,849.27, 208,268.69 and 134,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,849.27, 208,268.69 and 134,688.69 is: 185,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849.27 : 208,268.69 = 134,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849.27/208,268.69 = 134,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849.27x = 208,268.69 × 134,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849.27x = 28,051,436,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,051,436,350.67/150,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,956.73

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