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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,052.73, 209,824.28 and 84,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,052.73, 209,824.28 and 84,065.74 is: 116,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,052.73 : 209,824.28 = 84,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,052.73/209,824.28 = 84,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,052.73x = 209,824.28 × 84,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,052.73x = 17,639,032,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,032,319.05/152,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,006.03

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