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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,907.36, 208,264.56 and 97,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,907.36, 208,264.56 and 97,303.96 is: 134,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,907.36 : 208,264.56 = 97,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,907.36/208,264.56 = 97,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,907.36x = 208,264.56 × 97,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,907.36x = 20,264,966,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,966,415.66/150,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,287.46

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