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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,005.24, 209,762.94 and 84,937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,005.24, 209,762.94 and 84,937.24 is: 117,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,005.24 : 209,762.94 = 84,937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,005.24/209,762.94 = 84,937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,005.24x = 209,762.94 × 84,937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,005.24x = 17,816,685,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816,685,177.89/152,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,210.99

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