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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,942.92, 208,303.12 and 82,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,942.92, 208,303.12 and 82,967.32 is: 114,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,942.92 : 208,303.12 = 82,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,942.92/208,303.12 = 82,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,942.92x = 208,303.12 × 82,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,942.92x = 17,282,351,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,351,614.04/150,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,495.94

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