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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,055.89, 148,978.50 and 88,603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,055.89, 148,978.50 and 88,603.14 is: 122,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,055.89 : 148,978.50 = 88,603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,055.89/148,978.50 = 88,603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,055.89x = 148,978.50 × 88,603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,055.89x = 13,199,962,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199,962,892.49/108,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,158.66

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