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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,922.46, 208,262.92 and 82,937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,922.46, 208,262.92 and 82,937.97 is: 114,448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,922.46 : 208,262.92 = 82,937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,922.46/208,262.92 = 82,937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,922.46x = 208,262.92 × 82,937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,922.46x = 17,272,902,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,902,822.74/150,922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,448.86

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