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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,942.86, 208,303.30 and 82,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,942.86, 208,303.30 and 82,966.12 is: 114,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,942.86 : 208,303.30 = 82,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,942.86/208,303.30 = 82,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,942.86x = 208,303.30 × 82,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,942.86x = 17,282,116,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,116,167.15/150,942.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,494.43

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