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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,451.55, 209,003.13 and 83,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,451.55, 209,003.13 and 83,468.52 is: 115,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,451.55 : 209,003.13 = 83,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,451.55/209,003.13 = 83,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,451.55x = 209,003.13 × 83,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,451.55x = 17,445,181,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,181,936.47/151,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,186.55

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