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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,320, 208,836.24 and 84,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,320, 208,836.24 and 84,252 is: 116,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,320 : 208,836.24 = 84,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,320/208,836.24 = 84,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,320x = 208,836.24 × 84,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,320x = 17,594,870,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,870,892.48/151,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,275.91

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