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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,568.16, 195,282.80 and 88,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,568.16, 195,282.80 and 88,484 is: 122,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,568.16 : 195,282.80 = 88,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,568.16/195,282.80 = 88,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,568.16x = 195,282.80 × 88,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,568.16x = 17,279,403,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,403,275.20/141,568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,057.13

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