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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,214.54, 210,052.91 and 84,231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,214.54, 210,052.91 and 84,231.46 is: 116,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,214.54 : 210,052.91 = 84,231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,214.54/210,052.91 = 84,231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,214.54x = 210,052.91 × 84,231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,214.54x = 17,693,063,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,063,759.69/152,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,237.67

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