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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,975.52, 208,341.92 and 82,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,975.52, 208,341.92 and 82,992.62 is: 114,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,975.52 : 208,341.92 = 82,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,975.52/208,341.92 = 82,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,975.52x = 208,341.92 × 82,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,975.52x = 17,290,842,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,842,524.97/150,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,527.46

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