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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,443, 208,992.76 and 83,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,443, 208,992.76 and 83,462.46 is: 115,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,443 : 208,992.76 = 83,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,443/208,992.76 = 83,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,443x = 208,992.76 × 83,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,443x = 17,443,049,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,049,871.79/151,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,178.98

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