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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,935.31, 208,295.72 and 82,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,935.31, 208,295.72 and 82,954.69 is: 114,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,935.31 : 208,295.72 = 82,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,935.31/208,295.72 = 82,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,935.31x = 208,295.72 × 82,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,935.31x = 17,279,107,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,107,583.70/150,935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,480.22

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