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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,255.16, 211,473.55 and 85,256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,255.16, 211,473.55 and 85,256.07 is: 117,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,255.16 : 211,473.55 = 85,256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,255.16/211,473.55 = 85,256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,255.16x = 211,473.55 × 85,256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,255.16x = 18,029,403,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,403,781.95/153,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,643.05

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