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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,870.64, 208,029.72 and 96,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,870.64, 208,029.72 and 96,349.36 is: 132,852.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,870.64 : 208,029.72 = 96,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,870.64/208,029.72 = 96,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,870.64x = 208,029.72 × 96,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,870.64x = 20,043,530,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,530,382.98/150,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,852.42

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