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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,149.50, 211,346.40 and 86,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,149.50, 211,346.40 and 86,081.50 is: 118,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,149.50 : 211,346.40 = 86,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,149.50/211,346.40 = 86,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,149.50x = 211,346.40 × 86,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,149.50x = 18,193,015,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,015,131.60/153,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,792.52

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