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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,366, 208,891.56 and 84,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,366, 208,891.56 and 84,298 is: 116,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,366 : 208,891.56 = 84,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,366/208,891.56 = 84,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,366x = 208,891.56 × 84,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,366x = 17,609,140,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,140,724.88/151,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,334.85

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