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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,015.99, 209,778.98 and 84,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,015.99, 209,778.98 and 84,035.83 is: 115,967.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,015.99 : 209,778.98 = 84,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,015.99/209,778.98 = 84,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,015.99x = 209,778.98 × 84,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,015.99x = 17,628,949,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628,949,756.23/152,015.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,967.73

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