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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,942.54, 211,066.63 and 84,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,942.54, 211,066.63 and 84,964.67 is: 117,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,942.54 : 211,066.63 = 84,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,942.54/211,066.63 = 84,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,942.54x = 211,066.63 × 84,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,942.54x = 17,933,206,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933,206,565.96/152,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,254.54

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