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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,415.52, 210,333.12 and 85,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,415.52, 210,333.12 and 85,347.52 is: 117,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,415.52 : 210,333.12 = 85,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,415.52/210,333.12 = 85,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,415.52x = 210,333.12 × 85,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,415.52x = 17,951,410,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,410,165.86/152,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,779.41

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