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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,401.51, 210,317.47 and 86,989.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,401.51, 210,317.47 and 86,989.01 is: 120,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,401.51 : 210,317.47 = 86,989.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,401.51/210,317.47 = 86,989.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,401.51x = 210,317.47 × 86,989.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,401.51x = 18,295,308,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,308,809.33/152,401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,046.77

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