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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,725.96, 209,291.50 and 98,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,725.96, 209,291.50 and 98,042.52 is: 135,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,725.96 : 209,291.50 = 98,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,725.96/209,291.50 = 98,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,725.96x = 209,291.50 × 98,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,725.96x = 20,519,466,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,466,074.58/151,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,240.31

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