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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,313, 208,818.42 and 84,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,313, 208,818.42 and 84,245 is: 116,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,313 : 208,818.42 = 84,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,313/208,818.42 = 84,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,313x = 208,818.42 × 84,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,313x = 17,591,907,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591,907,792.90/151,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,261.71

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