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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,237.59, 210,288.68 and 116,864.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,237.59, 210,288.68 and 116,864.71 is: 161,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,237.59 : 210,288.68 = 116,864.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,237.59/210,288.68 = 116,864.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,237.59x = 210,288.68 × 116,864.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,237.59x = 24,575,325,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575,325,604.48/152,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,427.45

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