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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,983.33, 208,377.16 and 97,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,983.33, 208,377.16 and 97,424.03 is: 134,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,983.33 : 208,377.16 = 97,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,983.33/208,377.16 = 97,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,983.33x = 208,377.16 × 97,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,983.33x = 20,300,942,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300,942,964.54/150,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,458.18

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