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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,758, 209,426.16 and 84,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,758, 209,426.16 and 84,690 is: 116,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,758 : 209,426.16 = 84,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,758/209,426.16 = 84,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,758x = 209,426.16 × 84,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,758x = 17,736,301,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,301,490.40/151,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,872.27

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