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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,137.53, 209,933.64 and 84,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,137.53, 209,933.64 and 84,143.70 is: 116,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,137.53 : 209,933.64 = 84,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,137.53/209,933.64 = 84,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,137.53x = 209,933.64 × 84,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,137.53x = 17,664,592,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,592,803.35/152,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,109.37

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