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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,899.74, 210,901.11 and 96,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,899.74, 210,901.11 and 96,263.58 is: 132,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,899.74 : 210,901.11 = 96,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,899.74/210,901.11 = 96,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,899.74x = 210,901.11 × 96,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,899.74x = 20,302,095,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302,095,874.57/152,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,780.45

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