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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,871.88, 286,892.94 and 150,700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,871.88, 286,892.94 and 150,700.46 is: 207,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,871.88 : 286,892.94 = 150,700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,871.88/286,892.94 = 150,700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,871.88x = 286,892.94 × 150,700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,871.88x = 43,234,898,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234,898,028.75/207,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,988.20

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