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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,241.31, 210,086.55 and 84,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,241.31, 210,086.55 and 84,251.92 is: 116,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,241.31 : 210,086.55 = 84,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,241.31/210,086.55 = 84,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,241.31x = 210,086.55 × 84,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,241.31x = 17,700,195,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,195,203.68/152,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,264.08

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