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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,042.06, 209,818.15 and 84,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,042.06, 209,818.15 and 84,974.06 is: 117,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,042.06 : 209,818.15 = 84,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,042.06/209,818.15 = 84,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,042.06x = 209,818.15 × 84,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,042.06x = 17,829,100,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,100,379.30/152,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,264.26

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