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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,016.99, 209,780.35 and 84,036.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,016.99, 209,780.35 and 84,036.83 is: 115,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,016.99 : 209,780.35 = 84,036.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,016.99/209,780.35 = 84,036.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,016.99x = 209,780.35 × 84,036.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,016.99x = 17,629,275,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,275,610.29/152,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,969.11

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