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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,196.63, 208,651.55 and 84,128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,196.63, 208,651.55 and 84,128.63 is: 116,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,196.63 : 208,651.55 = 84,128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,196.63/208,651.55 = 84,128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,196.63x = 208,651.55 × 84,128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,196.63x = 17,553,567,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,567,584.98/151,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,097.62

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