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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,248.88, 208,813.31 and 134,433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,248.88, 208,813.31 and 134,433.82 is: 185,598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,248.88 : 208,813.31 = 134,433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,248.88/208,813.31 = 134,433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,248.88x = 208,813.31 × 134,433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,248.88x = 28,071,570,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071,570,930.14/151,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,598.54

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