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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,231.54, 210,079.91 and 84,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,231.54, 210,079.91 and 84,253.19 is: 116,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,231.54 : 210,079.91 = 84,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,231.54/210,079.91 = 84,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,231.54x = 210,079.91 × 84,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,231.54x = 17,699,901,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,901,100.75/152,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,269.61

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