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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,214.62, 210,053.04 and 84,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,214.62, 210,053.04 and 84,231.55 is: 116,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,214.62 : 210,053.04 = 84,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,214.62/210,053.04 = 84,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,214.62x = 210,053.04 × 84,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,214.62x = 17,693,093,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,093,141.41/152,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,237.80

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