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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,034.10, 208,403.73 and 87,377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,034.10, 208,403.73 and 87,377.82 is: 120,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,034.10 : 208,403.73 = 87,377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,034.10/208,403.73 = 87,377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,034.10x = 208,403.73 × 87,377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,034.10x = 18,209,863,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,863,607.27/151,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,567.90

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