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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,077.55, 209,797.26 and 98,379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,077.55, 209,797.26 and 98,379.88 is: 135,719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,077.55 : 209,797.26 = 98,379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,077.55/209,797.26 = 98,379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,077.55x = 209,797.26 × 98,379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,077.55x = 20,639,828,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,828,246.74/152,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,719.10

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