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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,359, 208,875.48 and 84,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,359, 208,875.48 and 84,291 is: 116,321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,359 : 208,875.48 = 84,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,359/208,875.48 = 84,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,359x = 208,875.48 × 84,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,359x = 17,606,323,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,323,084.68/151,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,321.61

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