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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,473.58, 209,042.67 and 83,490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,473.58, 209,042.67 and 83,490.46 is: 115,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,473.58 : 209,042.67 = 83,490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,473.58/209,042.67 = 83,490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,473.58x = 209,042.67 × 83,490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,473.58x = 17,453,068,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,068,677.93/151,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,221.87

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