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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,116.08, 211,299.24 and 86,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,116.08, 211,299.24 and 86,048.08 is: 118,745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,116.08 : 211,299.24 = 86,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,116.08/211,299.24 = 86,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,116.08x = 211,299.24 × 86,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,116.08x = 18,181,893,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181,893,907.46/153,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,745.82

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