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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,913.96, 211,013.97 and 84,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,913.96, 211,013.97 and 84,935.28 is: 117,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,913.96 : 211,013.97 = 84,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,913.96/211,013.97 = 84,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,913.96x = 211,013.97 × 84,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,913.96x = 17,922,530,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,530,625.86/152,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,206.63

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