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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,473.42, 209,034.15 and 87,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,473.42, 209,034.15 and 87,848.94 is: 121,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,473.42 : 209,034.15 = 87,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,473.42/209,034.15 = 87,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,473.42x = 209,034.15 × 87,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,473.42x = 18,363,428,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,428,501.30/151,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,232.02

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