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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,365, 208,890.18 and 84,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,365, 208,890.18 and 84,297 is: 116,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,365 : 208,890.18 = 84,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,365/208,890.18 = 84,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,365x = 208,890.18 × 84,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,365x = 17,608,815,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,815,503.46/151,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,333.47

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