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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,577.21, 210,556.47 and 84,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,577.21, 210,556.47 and 84,594 is: 116,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,577.21 : 210,556.47 = 84,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,577.21/210,556.47 = 84,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,577.21x = 210,556.47 × 84,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,577.21x = 17,811,814,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,814,023.18/152,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,739.68

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