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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,315.94, 211,573.87 and 85,332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,315.94, 211,573.87 and 85,332.93 is: 117,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,315.94 : 211,573.87 = 85,332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,315.94/211,573.87 = 85,332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,315.94x = 211,573.87 × 85,332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,315.94x = 18,054,218,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,218,238.54/153,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,758.26

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