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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,927.63, 208,279.98 and 82,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,927.63, 208,279.98 and 82,948.97 is: 114,469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,927.63 : 208,279.98 = 82,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,927.63/208,279.98 = 82,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,927.63x = 208,279.98 × 82,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,927.63x = 17,276,608,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,608,771.22/150,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,469.49

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