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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,270.73, 209,993.95 and 130,753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,270.73, 209,993.95 and 130,753.14 is: 180,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,270.73 : 209,993.95 = 130,753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,270.73/209,993.95 = 130,753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,270.73x = 209,993.95 × 130,753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,270.73x = 27,457,368,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,368,343.50/152,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,319.41

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