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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,487.19, 157,809.77 and 90,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,487.19, 157,809.77 and 90,248.63 is: 124,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,487.19 : 157,809.77 = 90,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,487.19/157,809.77 = 90,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,487.19x = 157,809.77 × 90,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,487.19x = 14,242,114,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,114,909.10/114,487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,399.20

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