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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,014.52, 209,778.54 and 84,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,014.52, 209,778.54 and 84,946.52 is: 117,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,014.52 : 209,778.54 = 84,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,014.52/209,778.54 = 84,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,014.52x = 209,778.54 × 84,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,014.52x = 17,819,956,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,956,943.68/152,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,225.36

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