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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,767.62, 230,388.99 and 83,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,767.62, 230,388.99 and 83,521.18 is: 125,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,767.62 : 230,388.99 = 83,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,767.62/230,388.99 = 83,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,767.62x = 230,388.99 × 83,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,767.62x = 19,242,360,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242,360,303.81/153,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,139.22

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