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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,233.61, 210,078.09 and 84,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,233.61, 210,078.09 and 84,253.41 is: 116,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,233.61 : 210,078.09 = 84,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,233.61/210,078.09 = 84,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,233.61x = 210,078.09 × 84,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,233.61x = 17,699,795,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,795,448.79/152,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,267.33

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