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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,101.62, 211,287.44 and 85,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,101.62, 211,287.44 and 85,119.72 is: 117,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,101.62 : 211,287.44 = 85,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,101.62/211,287.44 = 85,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,101.62x = 211,287.44 × 85,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,101.62x = 17,984,727,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984,727,732.32/153,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,469.22

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