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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,336.48, 208,812.66 and 87,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,336.48, 208,812.66 and 87,670.48 is: 120,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,336.48 : 208,812.66 = 87,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,336.48/208,812.66 = 87,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,336.48x = 208,812.66 × 87,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,336.48x = 18,306,706,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,706,132.28/151,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,966.91

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