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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,528.52, 209,116.50 and 84,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,528.52, 209,116.50 and 84,461 is: 116,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,528.52 : 209,116.50 = 84,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,528.52/209,116.50 = 84,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,528.52x = 209,116.50 × 84,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,528.52x = 17,662,188,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662,188,706.50/151,528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,560.16

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