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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,994, 209,751.72 and 84,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,994, 209,751.72 and 84,926 is: 117,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,994 : 209,751.72 = 84,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,994/209,751.72 = 84,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,994x = 209,751.72 × 84,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,994x = 17,813,374,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,374,572.72/151,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,197.88

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