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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,968.62, 210,979.71 and 134,072.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,968.62, 210,979.71 and 134,072.94 is: 184,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,968.62 : 210,979.71 = 134,072.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,968.62/210,979.71 = 134,072.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,968.62x = 210,979.71 × 134,072.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,968.62x = 28,286,670,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,670,000.05/152,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,918.12

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