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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,563.29, 210,549.77 and 84,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,563.29, 210,549.77 and 84,601.58 is: 116,757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,563.29 : 210,549.77 = 84,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,563.29/210,549.77 = 84,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,563.29x = 210,549.77 × 84,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,563.29x = 17,812,842,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,842,369.39/152,563.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,757.07

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