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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,975.61, 210,357.68 and 132,797.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,975.61, 210,357.68 and 132,797.21 is: 182,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,975.61 : 210,357.68 = 132,797.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,975.61/210,357.68 = 132,797.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,975.61x = 210,357.68 × 132,797.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,975.61x = 27,934,911,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,911,290.30/152,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,610.23

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