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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,046.88, 209,819.28 and 84,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,046.88, 209,819.28 and 84,977.44 is: 117,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,046.88 : 209,819.28 = 84,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,046.88/209,819.28 = 84,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,046.88x = 209,819.28 × 84,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,046.88x = 17,829,905,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,905,277.04/152,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,265.84

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