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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,230.98, 210,008.66 and 98,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,230.98, 210,008.66 and 98,533.25 is: 135,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,230.98 : 210,008.66 = 98,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,230.98/210,008.66 = 98,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,230.98x = 210,008.66 × 98,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,230.98x = 20,692,835,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,835,797.95/152,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,930.52

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