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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,086.68, 209,871.24 and 84,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,086.68, 209,871.24 and 84,099.72 is: 116,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,086.68 : 209,871.24 = 84,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,086.68/209,871.24 = 84,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,086.68x = 209,871.24 × 84,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,086.68x = 17,650,112,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650,112,520.05/152,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,052.98

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