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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,674.52, 211,951.59 and 136,464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,674.52, 211,951.59 and 136,464.99 is: 188,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,674.52 : 211,951.59 = 136,464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,674.52/211,951.59 = 136,464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,674.52x = 211,951.59 × 136,464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,674.52x = 28,923,971,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,971,609.83/153,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,215.79

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