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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,204.73, 210,028.23 and 103,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,204.73, 210,028.23 and 103,046.36 is: 142,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,204.73 : 210,028.23 = 103,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,204.73/210,028.23 = 103,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,204.73x = 210,028.23 × 103,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,204.73x = 21,642,643,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642,643,548.60/152,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,194.29

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