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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,229.21, 210,071.10 and 84,249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,229.21, 210,071.10 and 84,249.05 is: 116,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,229.21 : 210,071.10 = 84,249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,229.21/210,071.10 = 84,249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,229.21x = 210,071.10 × 84,249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,229.21x = 17,698,289,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,289,873.03/152,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,260.80

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