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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,206.72, 211,858.68 and 88,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,206.72, 211,858.68 and 88,554.56 is: 132,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,206.72 : 211,858.68 = 88,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,206.72/211,858.68 = 88,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,206.72x = 211,858.68 × 88,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,206.72x = 18,761,052,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,052,189.58/141,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,862.32

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