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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,043.93, 209,814.44 and 84,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,043.93, 209,814.44 and 84,056.58 is: 115,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,043.93 : 209,814.44 = 84,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,043.93/209,814.44 = 84,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,043.93x = 209,814.44 × 84,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,043.93x = 17,636,283,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636,283,840.73/152,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,994.66

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