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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,231.94, 210,075.75 and 84,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,231.94, 210,075.75 and 84,251.73 is: 116,264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,231.94 : 210,075.75 = 84,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,231.94/210,075.75 = 84,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,231.94x = 210,075.75 × 84,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,231.94x = 17,699,245,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,245,368.55/152,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,264.99

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