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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,235.62, 211,330.56 and 107,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,235.62, 211,330.56 and 107,271.72 is: 147,940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,235.62 : 211,330.56 = 107,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,235.62/211,330.56 = 107,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,235.62x = 211,330.56 × 107,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,235.62x = 22,669,792,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,792,659.76/153,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,940.75

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