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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,831.43, 209,614.83 and 100,913.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,831.43, 209,614.83 and 100,913.21 is: 139,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,831.43 : 209,614.83 = 100,913.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,831.43/209,614.83 = 100,913.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,831.43x = 209,614.83 × 100,913.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,831.43x = 21,152,904,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,904,310.83/151,831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,318.35

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