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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,966.92, 281,395.62 and 150,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,966.92, 281,395.62 and 150,379.24 is: 207,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,966.92 : 281,395.62 = 150,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,966.92/281,395.62 = 150,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,966.92x = 281,395.62 × 150,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,966.92x = 42,316,059,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316,059,474.93/203,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,465.31

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