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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,990.67, 209,638.33 and 106,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,990.67, 209,638.33 and 106,678.78 is: 147,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,990.67 : 209,638.33 = 106,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,990.67/209,638.33 = 106,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,990.67x = 209,638.33 × 106,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,990.67x = 22,363,960,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,960,494.84/151,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,140.35

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