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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,871.91, 141,884.73 and 88,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,871.91, 141,884.73 and 88,555.25 is: 122,138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,871.91 : 141,884.73 = 88,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,871.91/141,884.73 = 88,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,871.91x = 141,884.73 × 88,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,871.91x = 12,564,637,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564,637,026.91/102,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,138.66

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