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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,316.67, 204,691.68 and 84,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,316.67, 204,691.68 and 84,664.04 is: 116,844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,316.67 : 204,691.68 = 84,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,316.67/204,691.68 = 84,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,316.67x = 204,691.68 × 84,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,316.67x = 17,330,023,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,023,559.73/148,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,844.75

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