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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,140.67, 209,937.95 and 84,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,140.67, 209,937.95 and 84,146.84 is: 116,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,140.67 : 209,937.95 = 84,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,140.67/209,937.95 = 84,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,140.67x = 209,937.95 × 84,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,140.67x = 17,665,613,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,613,618.15/152,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,113.69

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