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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,354.27, 208,870.34 and 83,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,354.27, 208,870.34 and 83,371.54 is: 115,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,354.27 : 208,870.34 = 83,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,354.27/208,870.34 = 83,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,354.27x = 208,870.34 × 83,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,354.27x = 17,413,841,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,841,906.12/151,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,053.52

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