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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,640.84, 210,401.71 and 120,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,640.84, 210,401.71 and 120,323.06 is: 165,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,640.84 : 210,401.71 = 120,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,640.84/210,401.71 = 120,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,640.84x = 210,401.71 × 120,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,640.84x = 25,316,177,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316,177,576.43/152,640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,854.55

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