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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,719.13, 210,005.06 and 132,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,719.13, 210,005.06 and 132,540.98 is: 182,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,719.13 : 210,005.06 = 132,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,719.13/210,005.06 = 132,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,719.13x = 210,005.06 × 132,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,719.13x = 27,834,276,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,276,982.37/152,719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,257.96

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