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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,965.92, 281,394.24 and 150,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,965.92, 281,394.24 and 150,378.24 is: 207,463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,965.92 : 281,394.24 = 150,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,965.92/281,394.24 = 150,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,965.92x = 281,394.24 × 150,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,965.92x = 42,315,570,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315,570,557.34/203,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,463.93

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