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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,575.16, 195,292.46 and 88,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,575.16, 195,292.46 and 88,491 is: 122,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,575.16 : 195,292.46 = 88,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,575.16/195,292.46 = 88,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,575.16x = 195,292.46 × 88,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,575.16x = 17,281,625,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,625,077.86/141,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,066.79

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