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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,256.70, 159,622.65 and 88,760.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,256.70, 159,622.65 and 88,760.70 is: 133,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,256.70 : 159,622.65 = 88,760.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,256.70/159,622.65 = 88,760.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,256.70x = 159,622.65 × 88,760.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,256.70x = 14,168,218,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,218,149.86/106,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,339.53

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