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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,966.52, 211,092.41 and 84,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,966.52, 211,092.41 and 84,983.63 is: 117,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,966.52 : 211,092.41 = 84,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,966.52/211,092.41 = 84,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,966.52x = 211,092.41 × 84,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,966.52x = 17,939,398,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,398,424.25/152,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,276.63

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