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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,872.88, 208,204.66 and 82,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,872.88, 208,204.66 and 82,894.24 is: 114,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,872.88 : 208,204.66 = 82,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,872.88/208,204.66 = 82,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,872.88x = 208,204.66 × 82,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,872.88x = 17,258,967,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,967,055.16/150,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,394.10

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