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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,989.66, 209,636.95 and 106,677.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,989.66, 209,636.95 and 106,677.75 is: 147,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,989.66 : 209,636.95 = 106,677.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,989.66/209,636.95 = 106,677.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,989.66x = 209,636.95 × 106,677.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,989.66x = 22,363,597,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,597,876.17/151,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,138.94

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