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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,279.73, 210,142.91 and 84,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,279.73, 210,142.91 and 84,296.72 is: 116,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,279.73 : 210,142.91 = 84,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,279.73/210,142.91 = 84,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,279.73x = 210,142.91 × 84,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,279.73x = 17,714,358,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,358,780.35/152,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,327.75

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