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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,952.28, 208,314.32 and 82,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,952.28, 208,314.32 and 82,969.25 is: 114,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,952.28 : 208,314.32 = 82,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,952.28/208,314.32 = 82,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,952.28x = 208,314.32 × 82,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,952.28x = 17,283,681,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,681,438.24/150,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,497.65

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