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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,481.24, 209,034.59 and 83,494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,481.24, 209,034.59 and 83,494.47 is: 115,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,481.24 : 209,034.59 = 83,494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,481.24/209,034.59 = 83,494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,481.24x = 209,034.59 × 83,494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,481.24x = 17,453,232,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,232,303.72/151,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,217.12

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