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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,397, 210,307.94 and 85,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,397, 210,307.94 and 85,330.44 is: 117,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,397 : 210,307.94 = 85,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,397/210,307.94 = 85,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,397x = 210,307.94 × 85,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,397x = 17,945,669,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,669,055.69/152,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,756.05

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