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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,023, 208,412.46 and 83,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,023, 208,412.46 and 83,955 is: 115,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,023 : 208,412.46 = 83,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,023/208,412.46 = 83,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,023x = 208,412.46 × 83,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,023x = 17,497,268,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,268,079.30/151,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,858.30

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