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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,596.72, 210,652.68 and 98,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,596.72, 210,652.68 and 98,227.36 is: 135,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,596.72 : 210,652.68 = 98,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,596.72/210,652.68 = 98,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,596.72x = 210,652.68 × 98,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,596.72x = 20,691,856,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691,856,633.32/152,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,598.31

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