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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,424.27, 207,451.99 and 145,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,424.27, 207,451.99 and 145,748.96 is: 199,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,424.27 : 207,451.99 = 145,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,424.27/207,451.99 = 145,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,424.27x = 207,451.99 × 145,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,424.27x = 30,235,911,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235,911,792.43/151,424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,676.79

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