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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,213.26, 187,867.78 and 88,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,213.26, 187,867.78 and 88,481.98 is: 122,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,213.26 : 187,867.78 = 88,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,213.26/187,867.78 = 88,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,213.26x = 187,867.78 × 88,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,213.26x = 16,622,913,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,913,152.60/136,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,035.94

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